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Orange County public records: common questions

Where to search Orange County records

Orange County, Vermont court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Orange County official source (vtcourts.gov).

Court casesOrange County official source (vtcourts.gov)
Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
Statewide recordsUse the Vermont state-level source described below when available.
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

The Vermont Judiciary lists Orange Civil, Criminal, Family, and Probate Divisions at 5 Court Street, Chelsea, Vermont 05038.
The Orange court divisions list telephone number 802-685-4610 and regular hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a second-Friday morning closure for in-service training.
The Orange Civil Division page lists Timothy Tomasi as presiding and superior judge, Laurel Mackin and Joyce McKeeman as assistant judges, Samantha Spinella as Court Operations Manager, and Anne Damone as Clerk of Court.
The Vermont Sheriffs’ Association directory identifies George Contois as Orange County Sheriff as of its March 26, 2026 printer-friendly update.
The Vermont Judiciary’s Orange court pages provide an official email address, OrangeUnit@vtcourts.gov, for court communications.
The Vermont Judiciary court directory lists Orange Civil, Criminal, Family, and Probate Divisions as separate divisions serving Orange County at the Chelsea courthouse.

Orange County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Orange County official source (vtcourts.gov)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Official Vermont Judiciary Orange Civil Division location, hours, staff, and contact information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Official Vermont Judiciary Orange Criminal Division location, hours, and contact information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Official Vermont Sheriffs’ Association directory identifying Orange County Sheriff George Contois	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Orange County official source (orangecountysheriff.com)	County or local	Open source	Not yet published

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 10, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

This Orange County records guide is organized around the way the information is actually maintained. Begin with the Q&A for the record you need, then use the source map below to confirm a case, custody status, incident report, or statewide search. Orange County has 30,002 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 50-017
Population: 30,002 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The Vermont Judiciary lists Orange Civil, Criminal, Family, and Probate Divisions at 5 Court Street, Chelsea, Vermont 05038.
Local detail: The Orange court divisions list telephone number 802-685-4610 and regular hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a second-Friday morning closure for in-service training.
Local detail: The Orange Civil Division page lists Timothy Tomasi as presiding and superior judge, Laurel Mackin and Joyce McKeeman as assistant judges, Samantha Spinella as Court Operations Manager, and Anne Damone as Clerk of Court.
Local detail: The Vermont Sheriffs’ Association directory identifies George Contois as Orange County Sheriff as of its March 26, 2026 printer-friendly update.
Local detail: The Vermont Judiciary’s Orange court pages provide an official email address, OrangeUnit@vtcourts.gov, for court communications.
Local detail: The Vermont Judiciary court directory lists Orange Civil, Criminal, Family, and Probate Divisions as separate divisions serving Orange County at the Chelsea courthouse.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The Vermont Judiciary lists Orange Civil, Criminal, Family, and Probate Divisions at 5 Court Street, Chelsea, Vermont 05038.
Local detail: The Orange court divisions list telephone number 802-685-4610 and regular hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a second-Friday morning closure for in-service training.
Local detail: The Orange Civil Division page lists Timothy Tomasi as presiding and superior judge, Laurel Mackin and Joyce McKeeman as assistant judges, Samantha Spinella as Court Operations Manager, and Anne Damone as Clerk of Court.

How do I contact the Orange County Sheriff’s Department?

For Orange County, start with Official Vermont Judiciary Orange Civil Division location, hours, staff, and contact information and Official Vermont Judiciary Orange Criminal Division location, hours, and contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Orange County Sheriff’s Department depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Orange County Sheriff’s official website was identified but was inaccessible during verification, so current office address, phone, jail, records, and custody details could not be independently confirmed there.

How can I verify whether someone is in custody or locate the responsible Vermont facility?

For Orange County, start with Official Vermont Judiciary Orange Civil Division location, hours, staff, and contact information and Official Vermont Judiciary Orange Criminal Division location, hours, and contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I verify whether someone is in custody or locate the responsible Vermont facility depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Orange County Sheriff’s official website was identified but was inaccessible during verification, so current office address, phone, jail, records, and custody details could not be independently confirmed there.

Where are Orange County civil, criminal, family, and probate court proceedings held?

For Orange County, start with Official Vermont Judiciary Orange Civil Division location, hours, staff, and contact information and Official Vermont Judiciary Orange Criminal Division location, hours, and contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where are Orange County civil, criminal, family, and probate court proceedings held depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Orange County Sheriff’s official website was identified but was inaccessible during verification, so current office address, phone, jail, records, and custody details could not be independently confirmed there.

How do I contact the Orange Unit Clerk of Court?

For Orange County, start with Official Vermont Judiciary Orange Civil Division location, hours, staff, and contact information and Official Vermont Judiciary Orange Criminal Division location, hours, and contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Orange Unit Clerk of Court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Orange County Sheriff’s official website was identified but was inaccessible during verification, so current office address, phone, jail, records, and custody details could not be independently confirmed there.

What are the Orange court hours and in-service closure schedule?

For Orange County, start with Official Vermont Judiciary Orange Civil Division location, hours, staff, and contact information and Official Vermont Judiciary Orange Criminal Division location, hours, and contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What are the Orange court hours and in-service closure schedule depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Orange County Sheriff’s official website was identified but was inaccessible during verification, so current office address, phone, jail, records, and custody details could not be independently confirmed there.

How do I search or request Orange County Vermont court records?

For Orange County, start with Official Vermont Judiciary Orange Civil Division location, hours, staff, and contact information and Official Vermont Judiciary Orange Criminal Division location, hours, and contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search or request Orange County Vermont court records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Orange County Sheriff’s official website was identified but was inaccessible during verification, so current office address, phone, jail, records, and custody details could not be independently confirmed there.

Which town police department handles a particular Orange County address?

For Orange County, start with Official Vermont Judiciary Orange Civil Division location, hours, staff, and contact information and Official Vermont Judiciary Orange Criminal Division location, hours, and contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which town police department handles a particular Orange County address depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Orange County Sheriff’s official website was identified but was inaccessible during verification, so current office address, phone, jail, records, and custody details could not be independently confirmed there.

How do Orange County municipal, Superior Court, and Judicial Bureau matters differ?

For Orange County, start with Official Vermont Judiciary Orange Civil Division location, hours, staff, and contact information and Official Vermont Judiciary Orange Criminal Division location, hours, and contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do Orange County municipal, Superior Court, and Judicial Bureau matters differ depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Orange County Sheriff’s official website was identified but was inaccessible during verification, so current office address, phone, jail, records, and custody details could not be independently confirmed there.

Police, sheriff, and incident records

For police or incident records, use Official Vermont Sheriffs’ Association directory identifying Orange County Sheriff George Contois. The Vermont Sheriffs’ Association directory identifies the sheriff but is an association source rather than a county-government page.

Criminal cases in Orange County

Start with Official Vermont Judiciary Orange Civil Division location, hours, staff, and contact information for the official Orange County court path. County: Orange County is served by Vermont county-level offices and the elected county sheriff; towns retain their own municipal government and local law-enforcement functions. Court: Orange County’s Vermont Superior Court divisions are located in Chelsea and include civil, criminal, family, and probate divisions. Municipal and Judicial Bureau matters may use separate venues or processes depending on the matter.

Jail and custody information for Orange County

The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The Orange County Sheriff’s official website was identified but was inaccessible during verification, so current office address, phone, jail, records, and custody details could not be independently confirmed there.

Municipal and local court records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: No current Orange County jail, detention roster, or county-operated correctional facility was verified in the cited official sources. Custody location, bail, and transfer information should be confirmed with the sheriff, court, or Vermont corrections authorities. Municipal: Town police departments and municipal officials handle local matters within town boundaries. The responsible agency depends on the specific Orange County address and incident.

Statewide sources for Vermont records

Statewide Vermont sources are separate from Orange County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Cities covered by local record systems

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

Nearby Vermont records pages

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Official Orange County and Vermont record sources

For an official starting point, use Official Vermont Judiciary Orange Civil Division location, hours, staff, and contact information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use Official Vermont Judiciary Orange Civil Division location, hours, staff, and contact information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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