SCOV Updates Judicial Emergency Order

On March 16, the Vermont Supreme Court issued Administrative Order 49.  It is an emergency order regarding judicial operations.  The order was amended on March 18 , March 20 and March 24.

Yesterday, the Court amended the order to further restrict public access to court proceedings.   In addition, the Court adopted an Explanatory Note.

The Note describes the balance between (1) minimizing the risks associated with COVID-19; and, (2) the Judiciary’s critical role in protecting individual rights, ensuring public access to judicial proceedings, and maintaining the rule of law.

Everyone should read it.  To do so, the March 25 amendments & Explanatory Note.

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