Vermont DUI Guides by City
The court that hears your case depends on where you were arrested.
Burlington
Chittenden
Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit, Criminal Division
Vermont has one criminal court location per county. The same court also hears the civil suspension case.
Rutland
Rutland
Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Unit, Criminal Division
Located at 9 Merchants Row, Rutland.
Barre
Washington
Vermont Superior Court, Washington Unit, Criminal Division
Located at 255 North Main Street, Barre.
Official sources
- Vermont Statutes — 23 V.S.A. § 1201
- Vermont Statutes — 23 V.S.A. § 1205
- Vermont Statutes — 23 V.S.A. § 1210
- Vermont Statutes — Title 23, Chapter 13
- Vermont Statutes — Title 13, Chapter 230 (sealing and expungement)
- Vermont Legislative Council — DUI Legislative Enactments (2015)
- Vermont Legislature — DUI Penalty Chart (2016)
- Vermont Act 45 (2025) — Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program
- Vermont Act 41 (2025) — Impaired driving amendments
- Vermont DMV — License Suspensions and Related Programs
- Vermont DMV — Ignition Interlock Device
- Vermont DMV — Ignition Interlock Program FAQ
- Vermont DMV — What is an Ignition Interlock RDL?
- Vermont DMV — Total Abstinence Reinstatement
- Vermont Department of State’s Attorneys — New DUI law (Act 41)
- Vermont Highway Safety Office — Impaired Driving
- Vermont DMV — Restricted Driver’s Licenses (RDL)
- Vermont Statutes — 23 V.S.A. § 1209a (conditions of reinstatement)
- Vermont Department of Health — Impaired Driver Rehabilitation Program
- Vermont Statutes — 3 V.S.A. § 164 (adult court diversion)
- Vermont Attorney General — Court Diversion and Pretrial Services Report (FY 2025)
- Vermont Department of State’s Attorneys — Act 41 signed by Governor Scott
- Vermont Legislature — H.44 bill status (Act 41)
- Vermont Joint Fiscal Office — H.53 fiscal note (2023)
- Vermont Judiciary — Chittenden Criminal Division
- Vermont Judiciary — Rutland Superior Court criminal information sheet
- Vermont Buildings and General Services — Washington County Courthouse
Educational information, not legal advice. Vermont law changes and every case is different. Confirm deadlines with Vermont DMV (Agency of Transportation) and talk to a licensed Vermont attorney about your situation.
Some details on this page are still being verified against official sources. Check the linked sources before relying on a specific number or deadline.
Last reviewed October 1, 2026.