Legal Resources
Community Restorative Justice Center
The Community Restorative Justice Center has been delivering Restorative Justice programming in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont since 1999. Restorative Justice is a system of criminal justice that brings those harmed by crime or conflict and those responsible for the harm into communication, enabling everyone affected by a particular incident to play a part in repairing the harm and finding a positive way forward. The Community Justice Restorative Center’s staff are also available during regular business hours to provide residents and businesses with problem solving assistance.
Community Legal Information Center
The Vermont Law School provides legal information for the citizens of Vermont through the Community Legal Information Center (CLIC). CLIC offers legal reference services, walk-in WestLaw access, legal self-help books, and a Vermont Law Collection.
The Vermont Law School’s “Ask a Law Librarian Line” can be reached by phone: 802-831-1313 or through email at clic @ vermontlaw.edu.
Gale LegalForms
Gale LegalForms can help with common legal procedures by giving access to thousands of customizable legal documents. With templated forms, you can create accurate, reliable legal documents, in many cases customized to Vermont. Access the same forms used by law firms covering legal topics such as real estate, landlord/tenant, bankruptcy, bill of sale, contracts, divorce, employment, taxes, name change, power of attorney, last will and testament, and living wills. Access Gale LegalForms Here.
Additional Vermont Legal Resources
Vermont Legal Help: Vermont Legal Aid and Legal Services Vermont work together to provide free civil (not criminal) legal help to low-income people who live in Vermont. Their services are free.
Vermont Bar Association: Information for the Public
Vermont Statutes Online
Vermont Constitution
Vermont Judiciary (Court System)