| Superior Court | Windsor Superior Court — Civil Division |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | 82 Railroad Row, White River Junction, VT 05001 (Civil, Criminal & Family Divisions); 12 The Green, Woodstock, VT 05091 (Probate Division) |
| Phone | Civil/Criminal/Family Divisions: 802-295-8865; Probate Division: 802-457-2121 |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., except holidays; closed the second 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) |
Windsor County's Superior Court unit is split between two towns roughly 15 miles apart. The Civil Division, Criminal Division, and Family Division sit together at 82 Railroad Row in White River Junction, while the Probate Division is on its own in Woodstock at 12 The Green — the county's historic seat. There is no separate "county clerk" office for court records; each division has its own Court Operations Manager, and probate additionally has a separate Clerk of Court and Probate Register.
The Civil Division is the only division whose docket is searchable by the general public online, through the Vermont Judiciary Public Portal. Criminal, family, and probate records are confidential from the public online under 12 V.S.A. § 5. The county's courthouse underwent a multi-year renovation that affected court locations for several years; as of this writing the divisions have returned to their standard addresses listed above.
Windsor County includes White River Junction, Woodstock, Springfield, and Hartford. All divisions close the second Friday of each month from 8:00 a.m. to noon for staff training, in addition to standard state holidays.
Search Windsor County court records online
Superior Court
Windsor 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 Windsor County; the only division here searchable by the public online
- Records
- Civil
Run by a Court Operations Manager. Contact this office for civil, small-claims, and eviction case records.
Other courts
Windsor Superior Court — Criminal Division
- Coverage
- Felony and misdemeanor criminal case records for Windsor County
- Records
- Criminal
Not searchable online by the public; contact the Court Operations Manager or visit 82 Railroad Row, White River Junction.
Other courts
Windsor Superior Court — Family Division
- Coverage
- Divorce, parentage, custody, relief-from-abuse, and juvenile case records for Windsor County
- Records
- Family
Confidential by statute; not searchable online by the public. Shares the White River Junction courthouse with Criminal and Civil.
Other courts
Windsor Superior Court — Probate Division
- Coverage
- Estates, guardianship, adoption, and name-change records for Windsor County
- Records
- Probate
Located separately in Woodstock, at 12 The Green, with its own Clerk of Court and Probate Register.
What is available online
The Vermont Judiciary Public Portal shows Civil Division docket entries and calendars for Windsor 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. Because Probate sits in Woodstock while the other three divisions sit in White River Junction, confirm the address for your case type before visiting in person.
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
Windsor County clerk offices
82 Railroad Row, White River Junction, VT 05001 (Civil, Criminal & Family Divisions); 12 The Green, Woodstock, VT 05091 (Probate Division)
Phone: Civil/Criminal/Family Divisions: 802-295-8865; Probate Division: 802-457-2121
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., except holidays; closed the second Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m.–noon, for in-service training.
Civil Division. Search the Vermont Judiciary Public Portal, or call or visit 82 Railroad Row, White River Junction. Copies can be requested in person or by mail; certified copies cost $5.00 per document under the statewide fee schedule.
Criminal Division. Contact the Criminal Division, also at 82 Railroad Row, since case information is not online. Bring the docket number if you have it, or the defendant's name and approximate date.
Family Division. Contact the Family Division at the same White River Junction address. Because family cases are confidential, ask the Court Operations Manager what is available to a member of the public before visiting.
Probate Division. Contact the Probate Division at 12 The Green, Woodstock, for estate, guardianship, adoption, or name-change records. Adoption files are sealed and generally unavailable except to the parties.
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 Windsor 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.
Where is the Windsor County probate court?
The Probate Division is in Woodstock at 12 The Green, separate from the Civil, Criminal, and Family Divisions, which are all in White River Junction at 82 Railroad Row.
Did the Windsor County courthouse renovation change the court addresses?
The courthouse went through a multi-year renovation with temporary location changes; the addresses listed here are the divisions' standard locations. Call ahead if you are traveling a distance, since courthouse assignments can shift during ongoing facility work.
How do I get a certified copy of a Windsor County court record?
Contact the specific division that heard the case in person, by phone, or by mail. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document plus per-page copy fees under the statewide fee schedule.
Sources
- Windsor Civil Division — Vermont Judiciary — https://www.vtcourts.gov/court-locations/windsor-civil-division
- Windsor Criminal Division — Vermont Judiciary — https://www.vtcourts.gov/court-locations/windsor-criminal-division
- Windsor Family Division — Vermont Judiciary — https://www.vtcourts.gov/court-locations/windsor-family-division
- Windsor Probate Division — Vermont Judiciary — https://www.vtcourts.gov/court-locations/windsor-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.