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Where to search Orange County records

Orange County, Vermont court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems.

Court casesUse the court or clerk source identified in the guide below.
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
Official records	Official Vermont Sheriffs’ Association directory identifying Orange County Sheriff George Contois	County or local	Open source	August 20, 2026
Official records	Official Vermont Judiciary court-location directory for Orange civil, criminal, family, and probate divisions	County or local	Open source	August 24, 2026

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 24, 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?

The reviewed official sources for Orange County do not identify record-type-specific police request instructions. Use Official Vermont Sheriffs’ Association directory identifying Orange County Sheriff George Contois to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.

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

No reviewed official source for Orange County establishes a dedicated live inmate locator. Contact the county detention agency directly because local custody can change throughout the day.

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

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. Check Official Vermont Judiciary court-location directory for Orange civil, criminal, family, and probate divisions to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

How do I contact the Orange Unit Clerk of Court?

The approved official source set for Orange County does not document a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open Official Vermont Judiciary court-location directory for Orange civil, criminal, family, and probate divisions for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

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

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. Open Official Vermont Judiciary court-location directory for Orange civil, criminal, family, and probate divisions for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

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

The Vermont Judiciary court directory lists Orange Civil, Criminal, Family, and Probate Divisions as separate divisions serving Orange County at the Chelsea courthouse. Open Official Vermont Judiciary court-location directory for Orange civil, criminal, family, and probate divisions for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

Which town police department handles a particular Orange County address?

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. Use Official Vermont Sheriffs’ Association directory identifying Orange County Sheriff George Contois to confirm the responsible law-enforcement agency before requesting a record.

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

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. Use Official Vermont Judiciary court-location directory for Orange civil, criminal, family, and probate divisions as one official starting point, then confirm each requested record system with its responsible custodian.

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.

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.

Official Orange County and Vermont record sources

For an official starting point, use Official Vermont Judiciary court-location directory for Orange civil, criminal, family, and probate divisions. 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 court-location directory for Orange civil, criminal, family, and probate divisions. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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