Orleans County Public Records
Orleans County has 19 cities and towns with a combined estimated population of 27,726 (2024) across 695 square miles of land. Vermont counties have very limited government (mainly an assistant judges' office and sheriff); most records are kept by towns or by the state courts.
🏛 Orleans County Courts & Record Offices
Superior Court – Civil Division
Vermont Superior Court, Orleans Unit – Civil Division
247 Main Street, Newport, VT 05855
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the third Wednesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Superior Court – Criminal Division
Vermont Superior Court, Orleans Unit – Criminal Division
217 Main Street, Newport, VT 05855
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the third Wednesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Superior Court – Family Division
Vermont Superior Court, Orleans Unit – Family Division
247 Main Street, Suite 1, Newport, VT 05855
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the third Wednesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Superior Court – Probate Division
Vermont Superior Court, Orleans Unit – Probate Division
247 Main Street, Newport, VT 05855
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the third Wednesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
📍 Orleans County at a Glance
| Largest community | DerbyPopulation 4,507 (2024 est.) |
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Orleans County, VT
Criminal case records for Orleans County are kept by the Vermont Judiciary. Misdemeanors and arraignments are generally handled by the local trial court, and felonies by the Superior Court. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office.
⚖️ Criminal Records offices in Orleans County
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orleans Unit – Criminal Division217 Main Street, Newport, VT 05855(802) 334-3325Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the third Wednesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗Serves 19 of 19 towns in the county |
| State court system | Vermont Judiciary |
🔍 Background Check in Orleans County, VT
A people search for Orleans County pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Orleans County are listed below.
🔍 Background Check offices in Orleans County
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orleans Unit – Criminal Division217 Main Street, Newport, VT 05855(802) 334-3325Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the third Wednesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗Serves 19 of 19 towns in the county |
| Superior Court – Civil Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orleans Unit – Civil Division247 Main Street, Newport, VT 05855(802) 334-3305Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the third Wednesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗Serves 19 of 19 towns in the county |
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orleans Unit – Family Division247 Main Street, Suite 1, Newport, VT 05855(802) 334-3305Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the third Wednesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗Serves 19 of 19 towns in the county |
| Sex offender registry | Vermont Sex Offender Registry (Vermont Crime Information Center) Source: vcic.vermont.gov ↗ |