Vermont Supreme Court carries on annual custom
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October 13th, 2011
Middlebury, Vermont: For the first time in modern history the Vermont Supreme Court will be meeting in Addison county on October 18th, 2011. The justices will be offering local citizens a glimpse into the work of the Vermont Supreme Court as they hear and decide upon six cases that are scheduled for review.[1]
The reason for the Vermont Supreme Court's visit to Addison county is part of an on-going custom that started about 25 years ago. The annual visits are aimed at promoting awareness of the state supreme court and its responsibility to the public and the justice it serves.[1]
The court makes a working visit to the Vermont Law School, as well as a visit every fall to a county courthouse in the state. “If people are curious, they can get out and see what the court does without having to go to Montpelier,” said Bob Greenmore, the court administrator for Vermont. Montpelier is the city where the court usually convenes at 109 State Street.[1]
The courthouse at Addison is going through some major remodeling right now due to the consolidation of the court offices, and the court officials are busily preparing for the Vermont Supreme Court's arrival. “It’s a little nerve-wracking,” said Addison County Superior Court Clerk Jo LaMarche. “It’s a honor to have them here, and I am thrilled.”[1]
Court administrators encourage people to come down to observe the Vermont Supreme Court as they work their way through the six cases they are going to hear. Court administrators also reported that courthouse security will be more vigilant while the state supreme court is in town and asks observers to avoid bringing heavy inspection items such as backpacks.[1]
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