criminal justice
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FYIVT Golden Dome: Midday Roundup
Committees wrestled with law enforcement ID rules, a proposed secure forensic facility, Act 181 housing rollouts, smart water system mandates, and mounting budget pressure. The…
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How Vermont Let Its Courts Collapse While Chasing Climate Glory
Vermont poured hundreds of millions of federal ARPA dollars into climate and housing projects while its court system buckled under record backlogs. With 60 percent…
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“Don’t Get Re-Arrested” Dropped as Condition of Release
For nearly three decades, Vermont’s bail forms included a simple rule: don’t get rearrested while awaiting trial. Known as Condition 3, it quietly disappeared in…
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Accountable in Vermont? Mechanics Yes. Courts and Lawmakers No.
Vermont holds mechanics and doctors criminally liable when their professional mistakes harm the public. But judges, prosecutors, and legislators face no such accountability—even when their…
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Are Vermont’s Police Reforms Necessary – or Just Risky?
Vermont’s recent use-of-force policy changes aim to increase transparency, yet data shows Vermont’s police already maintain an impressive track record. With force used in only…
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Arrest. Release. Repeat.
Vermont’s criminal justice system is facing criticism for its revolving-door approach, where repeat offenders are released quickly and frequently re-offend. The leniency, especially in Chittenden…
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