For Immediate Release
Friday, October 10, 2025
Contact
Amanda Wheeler, Press Secretary
Office of the Governor
Amanda.Wheeler@vermont.gov
GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT ANNOUNCES ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL CHITTENDEN COUNTY COMMUNITY ACCOUNTABILITY COURT TO ADDRESS BACKLOG OF CASES
Montpelier, Vt. – In response to increased concerns about quality of life crimes and disorder in Burlington, Governor Scott today announced the first steps, in coordination with many partners, to respond. Today’s announcement is the first initiative of a multi-point plan that will be rolled out in the coming days.
After collaboration with the Judiciary, Defender General, Department of State’s Attorneys and Sheriff’s, the Chittenden County State’s Attorney, Burlington City Officials, the Attorney General, law enforcement, human services providers, and more, the Governor will be appointing a Special Prosecutor to work within Chittenden County to assist in relieving the backlog of service-resistant repeat offender criminal cases, with an initial focus on individuals who have many open dockets and are awaiting trial.
The Judiciary will be appointing a dedicated judge for this near-term initiative.
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