Don't Let Your Vermont Exhibits Get Rejected
Get the complete Vermont exhibit requirements checklist. Know exactly what V.R.C.P. 16.2 (scheduling orders) requires before your filing deadline.
- Check the scheduling order entered in the case for exhibit exchange dates.
- Each of Vermont's 14 counties has a Superior Court made up of four divisions.
- Vermont's e-filing file-size limit is 35 MB per document / 50 MB per envelope.
- Chittenden County (Burlington): confirm the scheduling order entered in the case for exhibit deadlines.
- Washington County (Montpelier): confirm courthouse practices with the clerk.
- Exhibits for trials and evidentiary hearings are e-filed with the filing code Exhibit and an exhibit list as the lead document.
- Check the scheduling order entered in the case for exhibit exchange dates.
Free Vermont Exhibit Guide
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Use the guide as a preparation checklist
- Check the instructions for your assigned court.
- Confirm labels, deadlines, and delivery method.
- Review the finished files before submitting.
Quick Reference
Source citations apply to the statement beside them, not the whole page. Check current court instructions and your case orders before filing.
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Try It FreeExhibitPrep formats documents; it does not provide legal advice or filing approval. Some guidance remains unverified. Citations support only their stated claims and scope. Review the finished files against current court instructions and case orders before filing.
Two Ways to Prepare Vermont Exhibits
Manual Stamping
- •Place each label individually
- •Keep a separate exhibit list
- •Check numbering across files
- •Review instructions and finished files
With ExhibitPrep
- •Apply chosen labels across a batch
- •Create a contents page and bookmarks
- •Review stamps before saving
- •Revise and compare saved copies
About Vermont Exhibit Requirements
Vermont's Superior Courts file through eFileVT, and a scheduling order, unless modified, controls the subsequent course of the action, including any exhibit exchange dates it sets.
Before you file
ExhibitPrep formats documents. It does not provide legal advice, submit filings, or determine whether evidence is admissible or a filing meets court requirements.
Some guidance has not been verified against current official sources. A citation supports only its stated claim and scope. Compare the finished PDF with current court instructions and orders in your case. Follow the filing review checklist.
What's in the Guide
- A scheduling order, unless modified, controls the subsequent course of the action
- eFileVT statewide e-filing platform
- Chittenden County (Burlington): confirm case-management practices with the clerk
- Confirm which Superior Court division hears your case with the Vermont Judiciary.
- 14 county Superior Courts, each with four divisions
- Follow the deadlines in the scheduling order entered in your case
- 35 MB per-document limit (50 MB per envelope) for e-filed documents
- Vermont has 14 county Superior Courts; confirm local practices with the clerk
County-Specific Rules Covered
Chittenden County (Burlington)
- • Burlington courthouse; confirm local practices with the clerk
- • Ask the clerk how complex civil cases are managed in Chittenden County.
Washington County (Montpelier)
- • State capital courthouse with government litigation
- • Administrative appeals from state agencies
Rutland County
- • Second largest county by geographic area
- • Tourism and hospitality industry disputes
Pro Tips Included
- •Register as a File & Serve user before your first e-filing
- •Ask the Chittenden Superior Court clerk how complex civil cases are managed
- •Scheduling order controls the subsequent course of the action unless modified
- •Civil Division litigants are expected to be familiar with the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure and Rules of Evidence
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- 1.Missing the exhibit exchange deadlines in the scheduling order
- 2.Not confirming with the clerk how the court manages complex cases
- 3.Not checking the eFileVT PDF format and size requirements before filing
- 4.Exceeding the 35 MB per-document limit without splitting into separate filings
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Vermont Exhibit FAQs
How do I e-file exhibits in Vermont courts?
Vermont uses eFileVT for e-filing in all Superior Courts. You must be a registered File & Serve user to file. The eFileVT document size limit is 35 MB and the envelope size limit is 50 MB.
What are Vermont's exhibit exchange deadlines?
A scheduling order, unless modified, controls the subsequent course of the action, so any exhibit exchange dates come from the order entered in the case. Check the scheduling order for pre-trial statement and exhibit exchange dates. Check the scheduling order for its deadlines and the consequences of missing them.
What exhibit marking system does Vermont require?
The Vermont Judiciary e-filing FAQ says plaintiffs, petitioners and every other party type except defendants should mark exhibits for trials and evidentiary hearings with numbers. The Vermont Judiciary e-filing FAQ says defendants and respondents should mark exhibits for trials and evidentiary hearings with letters. Confirm the scheduling order entered in the case.
What is Chittenden County Complex Litigation Division?
Confirm with the Chittenden Superior Court clerk how complex civil cases are managed, and follow the scheduling order entered in your case.
Does Vermont's small size affect exhibit procedures?
Vermont has 14 counties, each with its own Superior Court, and Civil Division litigants are expected to be familiar with the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure and the Vermont Rules of Evidence.
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