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Vermont Public Records
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What are Vermont Public Records, and How are They Created?
Vermont's Attorney General's Office provides guidance for citizens who want to request public records. The Secretary of State for Vermont says the Public Records Act (PRA) dates back to 1906 but was amended in 1976 after the Watergate scandal. They describe the law as "The law intends to provide for free and open examination of state and municipal government records, promoting transparency, accountability, and better decision-making in government while recognizing certain rights of individuals to privacy in their personal and economic pursuits."
To the state of Vermont "public body" "means any board, council, or commission of the State or one or more of its political subdivisions, any board, council, or commission of any agency, authority, or instrumentality of the State or one or more of its political subdivisions, or any committee of any of the foregoing boards, councils, or commissions, except that "public body" does not include councils or similar groups established by the Governor for the sole purpose of advising the Governor with respect to policy." Each public body creates, maintains, organizes, stores, and shares public records.
"Public record" or "public document" means any written or recorded information, regardless of physical form or characteristics, which is produced or acquired in the course of public agency business. Individual salaries and benefits of and salary schedules relating to elected or appointed officials and employees of public agencies shall not be exempt from public inspection and copying."
Vermont's Secretary of State, Vermont State Archives & Records Administration is the government agency in charge of preserving historical public records. They also regulate accountability, retention and disposition, compliance, and repositories and systems. They make it easy to request copies of old records through their online form. They also allow you to browse many of their collections online or visit them in person to review the records.
How to Access Vermont Public Records?
Both the Attorney General's Office and the Secretary of State's Office provides detailed instructions on how to request public records. However, there is no centralized agency or repository for records. In most cases, you have to contact the government public body where the records reside. The basic guidelines are:
- Determine which agency you need the records from.
- You can make a request in person, by phone, by mail, or through email.
- Use the form provided by the Attorney General.
- Fill it out completely and be as detailed as possible about the records you need.
- You may have to pay fees for the records.
- If you are denied requests, you can appeal.
Different Types of Public Records in Vermont
Vermont Criminal Records
The Department of Public Safety has set up the Vermont Criminal Conviction Record Internet Service (VCCRIS), where the public can search for and review criminal records online. Criminal histories cost $30 each. That amount is non-refundable even if your search yields no results. You can pay by credit card and view and print the information instantly. Another way to get criminal records for the state is to contact local police or consult the Department of Corrections to search for offenders and find Vermont criminal records.
Some common types of criminal records in Vermont include (but are not limited to):
- Felony and Misdemeanor Records - some common misdemeanors in Vermont are DUI, simple assault, domestic assault, and disorderly conduct. Some common felonies in Vermont include murder, sexual assault, aggravated assault, embezzlement, and burglary.
- Jail and Inmate Records - both jails and prisons keep inmate records, and those too are public records. The Vermont Department of Corrections has an online search tool you can use to locate offenders and their records.
- Police Records - local police can provide copies of incident reports, police reports, sometimes mugshots, and even crime scene photos upon request.
Vermont Court Records
VTCourtsOnline is Vermont's online portal that the public can use to search for court records in Vermont. When using the tool, you must have a registered account. You must pay a one-time fee of $12.50 to register. This fee will give you five free lookups, and then you can purchase additional searches.
Some types of court records in Vermont include:
- Civil Court Records - domestic relations cases such as divorces, marriages, paternity lawsuits, custody and child support cases, estates, conservatorships, wills, civil lawsuits, and small claims lawsuits.
- Criminal Court Records - criminal filings for misdemeanors, felonies, and other citations. These may include things like trial paperwork, sentencing, prison transfers, and evidence related