| Superior Court | Windham Superior Court — Civil Division |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | 7 Court Street, Newfane, VT 05345 (Civil Division; mail to P.O. Box 207, Newfane, VT 05345); 30 Putney Road, 2nd Floor, Brattleboro, VT 05301 (Criminal, Family & Probate Divisions) |
| Phone | Civil Division: 802-365-7979; Criminal/Family/Probate Divisions: 802-257-2800 |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., except holidays; closed the first Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m.–noon, for in-service training. |
| Earliest records noted | Varies by court — older files may be on paper or microfilm |
| Plain copy fee | $0.25 per page, $1.00 minimum |
| Certified copy fee | $5.00 per document (plus $0.25/page if the certified copy is provided to a non-party) |
Windham County's Superior Court unit is unusual among Vermont counties because its divisions sit in two different towns. The Civil Division remains in the historic county seat of Newfane, at the Windham County Courthouse on 7 Court Street. The Criminal Division, Family Division, and Probate Division all operate from the second floor of 30 Putney Road in Brattleboro, the county's largest town, about a 20-minute drive south. As everywhere in Vermont, there is no separate "county clerk" for court records; each division has its own Court Operations Manager, and the Probate Division also has a Probate Register who handles estate filings.
Only the Civil Division docket is searchable by the public online, through the Vermont Judiciary Public Portal. Criminal, family, and probate records are confidential from the general public online under 12 V.S.A. § 5, so those requests go through a phone call, an email to the unit's shared address, or a visit to the Brattleboro courthouse.
Windham County covers the southeastern corner of Vermont, including Brattleboro, Bellows Falls (Rockingham), Wilmington, Putney, and the ski towns around Stratton and Mount Snow. All four divisions observe the statewide holiday calendar and close the first Friday of each month from 8:00 a.m. to noon for staff training.
Search Windham County court records online
Superior Court
Windham Superior Court — Civil Division
- Cost
- Free to review the docket in person or through the statewide portal; copy fees apply
- Coverage
- Civil Division case records for Windham County; the only division here searchable by the public online
- Records
- Civil
Located in Newfane, not Brattleboro. Mailing address is P.O. Box 207, Newfane, VT 05345. Contact this office for civil, small-claims, foreclosure, and eviction case records.
Other courts
Windham Superior Court — Criminal Division
- Coverage
- Felony and misdemeanor criminal case records for Windham County
- Records
- Criminal
Not searchable online by the public; contact the Court Operations Manager or visit 30 Putney Road, 2nd Floor, Brattleboro.
Other courts
Windham Superior Court — Family Division
- Coverage
- Divorce, parentage, custody, relief-from-abuse, and juvenile case records for Windham County
- Records
- Family
Confidential by statute; not searchable online by the public. Shares the Brattleboro courthouse with the Criminal Division.
Other courts
Windham Superior Court — Probate Division
- Coverage
- Estates, guardianship, adoption, and name-change records for Windham County
- Records
- Probate
Handled by a Probate Register at 30 Putney Road, 2nd Floor, Brattleboro.
What is available online
The Vermont Judiciary Public Portal shows Civil Division docket entries and calendars for Windham County. Criminal, family, and probate cases are not shown to the public online under 12 V.S.A. § 5. Registered Vermont attorneys get broader online access to nonconfidential records in those divisions through the same portal. The whole unit shares one email address (WindhamUnit@vtcourts.gov), so state in the subject line which division and case type your request concerns.
Which clerk has your record
In Vermont, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Vermont page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| Superior Court — Civil Division | Contract and debt disputes; Personal injury; Foreclosure and eviction | Court Operations Manager of the county unit |
| Superior Court — Criminal Division | Felony and misdemeanor prosecutions; DUI; Bail and arraignment | Court Operations Manager of the county unit |
| Superior Court — Family Division | Divorce and civil union dissolution; Parentage and custody; Child support | Court Operations Manager of the county unit |
| Superior Court — Probate Division | Estates and wills; Guardianship; Adoption | Clerk of the Probate Division (with a Probate Register handling filings) |
| Environmental Division | Act 250 land-use appeals; Municipal zoning and planning appeals; Environmental enforcement | Court Operations Manager, Environmental Division (statewide, sits in Barre) |
| Judicial Bureau | Traffic tickets; Municipal ordinance violations; Minor civil violations (e.g., underage alcohol/tobacco) | Court Operations Manager, Judicial Bureau (statewide) |
Request records in person or by mail
Windham County clerk offices
7 Court Street, Newfane, VT 05345 (Civil Division; mail to P.O. Box 207, Newfane, VT 05345); 30 Putney Road, 2nd Floor, Brattleboro, VT 05301 (Criminal, Family & Probate Divisions)
Phone: Civil Division: 802-365-7979; Criminal/Family/Probate Divisions: 802-257-2800
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., except holidays; closed the first Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m.–noon, for in-service training.
Civil Division (Newfane). Search the Vermont Judiciary Public Portal, or call or visit 7 Court Street in Newfane. Written requests should go to the mailing address, P.O. Box 207, Newfane, VT 05345. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document under the statewide fee schedule.
Criminal Division (Brattleboro). Contact the Criminal Division at 30 Putney Road, 2nd Floor, since case information is not online. Bring the docket number if you have it, or the defendant's name and an approximate date.
Family Division (Brattleboro). Contact the Family Division at the same Putney Road address. Because family cases are confidential, ask the Court Operations Manager what is available to a member of the public before making the trip.
Probate Division (Brattleboro). Contact the Probate Register at 30 Putney Road for estate, guardianship, adoption, or name-change records. Adoption files are sealed and generally unavailable except to the parties.
By email. All four divisions accept email at WindhamUnit@vtcourts.gov; using it means agreeing to the Vermont Superior Court email policy posted on each division's page.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Vermont |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | $0.25 per page, $1.00 minimum |
| Certified copy | $5.00 per document (plus $0.25/page if the certified copy is provided to a non-party) |
Set under 32 V.S.A. § 1751 and published on the Vermont Judiciary's fee page; some proceedings (for example, two certified copies of an adoption decree or a name-change order) carry no fee. Confirm the current amount with the Court Operations Manager before sending payment, since fee statutes can change.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Vermont limits public access to court records in two separate ways: by statute, entire categories of case records are simply never posted online, and separately, individual records can be sealed or expunged by court order.
The Vermont guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
Can I look up a Windham County court case online?
Only Civil Division cases are searchable online, through the Vermont Judiciary Public Portal. Criminal, family, and probate cases are not posted online for the public under state law.
Is the Windham County courthouse in Brattleboro or Newfane?
Both. The Civil Division is at 7 Court Street in Newfane, the county seat. The Criminal, Family, and Probate Divisions are at 30 Putney Road, 2nd Floor, in Brattleboro.
Who handles probate matters in Windham County?
The Probate Division of the Windham Superior Court in Brattleboro, which has a Probate Register for estates, guardianships, adoptions, and name changes.
How do I get a certified copy of a Windham County court record?
Contact the specific division that heard the case in person, by phone, by email, or by mail. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document plus per-page copy fees under the statewide fee schedule.
Sources
- Windham Civil Division — Vermont Judiciary — https://www.vtcourts.gov/court-locations/windham-civil-division
- Windham Criminal Division — Vermont Judiciary — https://www.vtcourts.gov/court-locations/windham-criminal-division
- Windham Family Division — Vermont Judiciary — https://www.vtcourts.gov/court-locations/windham-family-division
- Windham Probate Division — Vermont Judiciary — https://www.vtcourts.gov/court-locations/windham-probate-division
- Vermont Judiciary — Organizational Charts — https://www.vtcourts.gov/about-vermont-judiciary/organizational-charts
- Vermont Judiciary Public Portal — https://portal.vtcourts.gov/Portal/?p=0
- Vermont Crime Information Center — Record Checks — https://vcic.vermont.gov/ch-information/record-checks
- Vermont Supreme Court — Published Opinions and Entry Orders — https://www.vtcourts.gov/supreme-court/published-opinions-and-entry-orders
- Vermont Judiciary — Fees — https://www.vtcourts.gov/fees
- Vermont Judiciary — Expunging and Sealing Criminal Records — https://www.vtcourts.gov/criminal/expungement
- 12 V.S.A. § 5 — Dissemination of Electronic Case Records — https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/12/001/00005
- 13 V.S.A. Chapter 230 — Expungement and Sealing of Criminal History Records — https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/chapter/13/230
- 32 V.S.A. § 1751 — Judiciary Record Fees — https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/32/001/01751
- United States District Court for the District of Vermont — https://www.vtd.uscourts.gov/
See also: all Vermont counties.