The Vermont Judiciary Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion was established to identify disparities in our justice system, understand the causes, evaluate solutions, and implement changes. The Commission’s work will address disparities amongst individuals involved in court proceedings as well as internal Judiciary practices, such as hiring, training, and retention.
The Commission, which consists of stakeholders from the judiciary, advocacy organizations, government, and the VBA (represented by past VBA president Robert Fletcher), has planned a series of Community Forums to elicit public input on the topic. Forums have already been held in several parts of the state and the Judiciary has now scheduled several more for this spring.
For more information, see the Commission’s webpage.
Upcoming Forums
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Lamoille County Courthouse
154 Main Street
Hyde Park, VT 05655 (get directions)
ASL interpreter provided.
Attend remotely via Webex
Thursday, April 6, 2023
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Caledonia County Courthouse
1126 Main Street
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 (get directions)
ASL interpreter provided.
Attend remotely via Webex
Thursday, April 13, 2023
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Addison County Courthouse
7 Mahady Court
Middlebury, VT 05753 (get directions)
ASL interpreter provided.
Attend remotely via Webex
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Windham Criminal, Family and Probate Courthouse
30 Putney Road
Brattleboro, VT 05301 (get directions)
ASL interpreter provided.
Attend remotely via Webex
Thursday, May 4, 2023
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Franklin Civil and Probate Courthouse
17 Church Street
St Albans, VT 05478 (get directions)
ASL interpreter provided.
Attend remotely via Webex
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Orleans Civil, Family and Probate Courthouse
247 Main Street
Newport, VT 05855 (get directions)
ASL interpreter provided.
Attend remotely via Webex
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Orange County Courthouse
5 Court Street
Chelsea, VT 05038 (get directions)
ASL interpreter provided.
Attend remotely via Webex
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Essex County Courthouse
75 Courthouse Drive
Guildhall, VT 05905 (get directions)
ASL interpreter provided.
Attend remotely via Webex
Thursday, June 29, 2023
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Washington Civil and Probate Courthouse
65 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05602 (get directions)
ASL interpreter provided.
Attend remotely via Webex
