Windsor County Court Records

Windsor County court records document legal cases filed or heard in Windsor County courts. These records are created from the initial filing to the final judgment and any subsequent appeals and include case filings, judgments, transcripts, motions, orders, and other documents for civil, criminal, family, and probate cases.

The court clerk where the case was filed or heard maintains these records and handles public access requests. Windsor County court records provide details about case parties, case numbers, case types (civil, criminal, family, etc.), court proceedings, schedules, and court orders.

These records provide transparency into the legal process and allow individuals to review the details and outcomes of court cases, enabling them to understand legal precedents, conduct background checks, and stay informed.

Are Court Records Public in Windsor County?

Yes. Windsor County court records are under Vermont's Public Records Act. Under this Act, most court records, including case details, court proceedings, and judgments, are available to the public, and individuals can request to inspect, view, or copy them.

However, certain records, such as those designated confidential by law, are exempt from public disclosure. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Juvenile court records
• Some family court records (e.g., child custody and domestic violence cases)
• Records that could violate personal privacy
• Court records related to ongoing law investigations
• Sealed court records
• Mental health proceedings records
• Adoption records
• Grand jury proceedings records
• Trade secrets or proprietary business information records.

Note: Certain individuals can access restricted court records under specific circumstances. This includes the parties involved in the case, their attorneys, or individuals with a legitimate interest (e.g., law enforcement officers). However, they must file a motion with the court explaining why they should be granted access.

Windsor County Court Records Search

Interested persons can search for Windsor County court records using any of the following options:

• Vermont Judiciary Public Portal
• In-person requests to the Windsor division of the Vermont Superior Court where a case was filed or heard
• Mail requests to the Windsor County Courthouse, where a matter was heard
• E-mail requests to the Vermont Superior Court—Windsor Division
• Searches on third-party resources or websites providing public records access services

Windsor County Courts

Windsor County's judicial system is made up of the Vermont Superior Court, which operates through five divisions: civil, criminal, family, and probate. The civil division hears cases involving contract disputes, personal injury, property disputes, and other civil matters. The criminal division handles felonies, misdemeanors, and violations. The family division adjudicates family law matters like divorce, child custody, and juvenile issues. The probate division handles wills, estates, guardianships, and adoptions.

The address and contact information of the four divisions of the Superior Court in Windsor County are listed below.

Vermont Superior Court - Windsor Civil Division
12 The Green
Woodstock
VT 05091
Phone: (802) 457-2121

Vermont Superior Court - Windsor Criminal Division
82 Railroad Row
White River Junction
VT 05001
Phone: (802) 295-8865

Vermont Superior Court - Windsor Family Division
82 Railroad Row
White River Junction
VT 05001
Phone: (802) 295-8865

Vermont Superior Court - Windsor Probate Division
12 The Green
Woodstock, VT 05091
Phone: (802) 457-1503

Windsor County Criminal Records

Windsor County criminal records provide information on a person's arrest and conviction. Under Vermont law, some of these records are publicly accessible. Typically, an individual’s Windsor county arrest records and associated documents will be available to the public provided they do not interfere with ongoing investigations. The Vermont Crime Information Center (VCIC), the state's repository for criminal records, offers conviction reports and criminal history checks, including for Windsor County. Criminal history checks are available for those who are the subject of the record. However, anyone can request conviction reports.

To get a conviction report, interested persons should visit the VCIC office, submit a request by mail, or use the Vermont Criminal Conviction Record Internet Service (VCCRIS) to submit a request online.

Vermont Crime Information Center
45 State Drive
Waterbury, VT 05671-1300
Tel: (802) 244-8727
Fax: (802) 241-5552

Individuals can obtain their certified criminal history records by submitting a completed request for personal criminal record form by mail or in person to the VCIC. Non-certified copies are available online via the VCCRIS. In-person and mail requests must include a valid ID. Payment options are cash, check, money order, or credit card for in-person requests; money or cashier's checks for mail requests; and credit card for online submissions.

Alternatively, Windsor County residents can obtain criminal records from Vermont County Superior Court—Windsor Criminal Division by submitting a completed "Criminal Record Check Request and Reply Form" to the court.

Vermont Superior Court - Windsor Criminal Division
82 Railroad Row
White River Junction, VT 05001
Phone: (802) 295-8865

The court charges $30 per name search, $0.25 per page for photocopies, and $5 for certification. Mail requests should be submitted in a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Get Windsor County Civil Court Records

Civil court records in Windsor County include documents on cases such as breach of contract, eviction, foreclosure, personal injury, land disputes, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases handled in the Vermont Superior Court—Windsor Civil Division. The clerk of the Vermont Superior Court—Windsor Civil Division is responsible for maintaining and dispensing these records.

Interested persons may obtain Windsor County civil court case records by submitting a completed "Request for Access to Court Records Form" in person, by mail, or by email to the Windsor Civil Division of the Vermont Superior Court.

Vermont Superior Court (Windsor Civil Division)
12 The Green
Woodstock, VT 05091
Phone: (802) 457-2121

The fees are 25¢ per page, with a minimum of $1.00 for paper copies and $5.00 for certified copies. A $7.50 postage fee (payable in advance) is required for older cases, especially if the case record is no longer stored at the court. Individuals can pay for copies of these records by mail or in person using a check or money order made out to the Vermont Superior Court.

Credit card payments are accepted over the phone for email requests. Requesters should indicate in their email that they would like to pay over the phone when submitting the form. The court will contact them when payment is ready to be processed.

Alternatively, interested persons may use the Vermont Judiciary "Public Portal" to search for and find these records online.

Windsor County Marriage Records

The Vermont Department of Health is the custodian of marriage records in the state, including those of Windsor County. Certified marriage records are only available to the married couple and their immediate family members. The public can obtain uncertified copies.

Interested persons should submit a completed "Application for Copy of a Vermont Marriage Certificate" in person or by mail to the Vermont Health Department's vital records office to obtain a Windsor County marriage record.

Vital Records Office
280 State Drive
Waterbury, VT 05671-8370
Tel: (800) 439-5008
Email: VitalRecords@vermont.gov

Certified marriage records cost $10 per copy, while non certified copies are available at no charge. Alternatively, individuals can obtain copies of Windsor County marriage and civil union certificates from each town/city clerk within the county (e.g., the town clerk offices of Windsor, Hartford, and Woodstock).

Windsor County Divorce Records

Interested persons can obtain Windsor County divorce records from the Vermont Health Department by submitting a completed "Application for Certified Copy of Vermont Divorce or Civil Union Dissolution Certificate" to the health department's vital records office. Applicants may submit their requests in person or by mail to:

Vital Records Office
280 State Drive
Waterbury, VT 05671-8370
Phone: (800) 439-5008
Email: VitalRecords@vermont.gov

The vital records office charges $10 per certified marriage certificate and no fee for copies of plain, non-certified copies. Payment is typically made by checks or money orders to the Vermont Department of Health. Note that these records can also be obtained from each town/city clerk's office in Windsor County (if available).

Windsor County Birth and Death Records

Windsor County birth and death records are vital records used for various purposes. For instance, birth records are used as proof of identity when applying for a passport, driver's license, social security number, school enrollment, and family history tracing. Death records are required for inheritance claims, estate settlement cases, and determining next of kin for survivor benefits. The Vermont Department of Health's Vital Records Office is the central custodian for all birth and death records in the state.

State law regulates access to birth and death records to protect privacy. Individuals who can typically request these records include the person named on the record (if 18 or older), parents or legal guardians of the person named on the record, spouse or civil union partner, children or siblings of the person named, grandparents, court-appointed executors or administrators, petitioners for the decedent's estate (death records only), and legal representatives of any of these people.

To obtain a Windsor County birth or death record, eligible individuals should submit a completed copy of the 'Application for Certified Copy of Vermont Birth or Death Certificate' in person or by mail to the Vital Records Office at:

Vermont Department of Health
Vital Records
280 State Drive,
Waterbury, VT 05671-8370
Email: VitalRecords@vermont.gov

Alternatively, requests can be submitted online via the 'Vital Records Request Service.' Each certified copy of a birth or death certificate costs $10. Requests can also be directed to town clerks in Windsor County for these records (if available).

Windsor County Probate Court Records

The Windsor Probate Division of the Vermont Superior Court handles probate matters in Windsor County. These cases include the administration of estates, wills, trusts, guardianships, adoptions, and name changes.

To request probate court records in Windsor County, interested persons should submit a completed "Request for Access to Court Records Form" to the Vermont Superior Court—Windsor Probate Division. The form may be submitted by email to WindsorUnit@vtcourts.gov, in person, or by mail at:

Vermont Superior Court—Windsor Probate Division
12 The Green
Woodstock, VT 05091
Phone: (802) 457-2121

Otherwise, they can look up or obtain these records online through the public portal.

Windsor County Property Records

Windsor County's property records provide detailed information on real properties and land within Windsor. These records often cover ownership, descriptions, liens, mortgages, valuations, and tax details of properties in the county.

The Windsor County Clerk's Office manages the recording, maintenance, and public access to various property documents, including deeds, mortgages, liens, property tax records, land surveys, and plat maps. However, note that in Windsor County, many property records are also kept at the town level. Each town within Windsor County may have its own town clerk who maintains local property records.

Individuals should visit or send mail requests to the Windsor County Clerk's Office to obtain these records.

Windsor County Clerk's Office
62 Pleasant St
Woodstock, VT 05091
Tel: (802) 457-5222
Email: countyclerk@windsorcountyvt.com

Alternatively, interested parties should contact the town or city clerk's office in each jurisdiction within Windsor County to request property records. For example, individuals can obtain official copies of property documents in person at the Windsor Town Clerk's Office or online through the land records website.

Windsor Town Clerk's Office
29 Union Street
Windsor, VT 05089
Phone: (802) 674-5610

Windsor County Court Records Online

Third-party online resources, such as Vermontcourtrecords.us, can be used to access Windsor County court records in addition to official sources. These platforms often provide a user-friendly interface, allowing individuals to search for specific case records from anywhere with an internet connection using details like case numbers and party names. This ease and convenience can save individuals time and effort compared to visiting a courthouse in person.

However, since these platforms operate independently of any government agency, they may sometimes contain inaccurate, outdated, or limited information. Also, some third-party services may charge fees for accessing or downloading records, which can quickly add up if multiple documents are needed.