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News & Announcements

Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court. You can also access archived news and announcements from this page.

Tue, 10/27/2026

In observance of the holidays, the Clerk’s Offices (Burlington & Rutland) will be closed on:

Thursday, November 26, 2026
Friday, November 27, 2026
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Thursday, December 24, 2026
Friday, December 25, 2026
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Thu, 10/22/2026

The Clerk’s Office for the United States District Court for the District of Vermont provides administrative, operational, and technical support to the federal court at two staffed locations: Burlington, and Rutland. This position is located in...

Thu, 10/15/2026

The Bankruptcy Noticing Center (BNC) is experiencing a service disruption nationwide, and the delivery of electronic and paper notices has been interrupted.  BAE Systems, the contractor that services the BNC, is actively investigating the...

Tue, 09/08/2026

On August 14, 2026, the Judicial Conference Advisory Committees on Appellate, Bankruptcy, Civil, Criminal, and Evidence Rules published proposed amendments to their respective rules and forms. The proposed amendments are open for public comment...

Thu, 08/27/2026

Please save the date for a reenactment celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration.  This...

Wed, 06/03/2026

August 4th Ch 7 & 11 hearing date for Burlington has been changed to July 28th.

Tue, 05/12/2026

America 250: Expressions of Liberty Invites Vermont Students to Explore the Meaning of Freedom Through Poetry and Art

Statewide student contest to culminate in Constitution Day celebration at Town Hall Theater...

Wed, 05/06/2026

Electronic Access to Sealed Documents and Service of Sealed Documents

On May 6, 2026, Chief Judge Heather Z. Cooper entered an administrative order restricting electronic access to sealed documents effective immediately...

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Tue, 04/21/2026

September 25th Ch 7 & 11 hearing date for Rutland has been changed to September 18th.

Tue, 03/31/2026

May 8th Ch 12 & 13 hearing date for Rutland has been changed to May 15th in the afternoon 2:00 and 2:30

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