The Vermont Supreme Court will hold its annual “On the Road” session at Vermont Law and Graduate School on March 18, according to a statement released on Mar. 17, 2026. The event is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. in Oakes Hall on the VLGS campus, where the court will hear oral arguments in three cases.
The session aims to give students and members of the public an opportunity to observe the judicial process firsthand. Chief Justice Paul Reiber said, “We are excited to go to VLGS again this year. Holding oral arguments on campus provides students and the public the opportunity to watch the Court up close. An appeal is an important part of the judicial process and demonstrates how legal disagreements are resolved through dialogue with the lawyers in the cases.”
During this session, justices will consider whether Middlebury College violated rights enforceable by Governor Mead’s estate by removing his name from a chapel, if a defendant’s rights were violated during sentencing after a plea agreement for sexual assault charges, and whether Green Mountain Power owed a duty of care to a child injured while trespassing on company property.
The calendar for these proceedings is available on the Vermont Judiciary website. The cases will also be livestreamed via YouTube for broader access.
The Vermont Judiciary promotes community safety and personal outcomes through treatment-focused dockets addressing substance use and mental health issues, according to the official website. It delivers impartial justice aimed at safeguarding Vermonters’ rights, public safety, and business interests through accessible forums for dispute resolution according to the official website. The judiciary operates statewide with 14 Superior Court units aligned with each county according to the official website.
Additionally, it collaborates with programs such as Guardian ad Litem to advocate for children in abuse or neglect cases according to the official website. As a coequal branch of government under Vermont’s constitution, it oversees attorney discipline and judicial rules according to the official website. Services provided include specialized courts for family, criminal, and environmental matters as well as language interpreting and mediation according to the official website.
Looking ahead, livestreaming these sessions may continue expanding access for those interested in observing court proceedings.
