Which Vermont court hears your civil case
Civil jurisdiction thresholds with statutory authority. Source: 1Court Directory, verified 2026-08-20 (official source).
| Tier | Court | Amount in controversy | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small claims | Superior Court: Small Claims Upper procedural limit $10,000; $5,000 cap for consumer-credit and medical debt. | Up to $5,000 | 12 V.S.A. § 5531 |
| General civil | Superior Court: Civil Division Over the small-claims limit. | No limit | 4 V.S.A. § 30 |
Answer deadline after service
A defendant generally has 21 days after service of the summons and complaint to file an answer (V.R.C.P. 12(a)).
11 Vermont forms SimpleCase prepares
Generated from your uploaded complaint, with captions and terminology matched to Vermont practice. Every document is a draft for attorney review.
- SummonsV.R.C.P. 4 / 12(a), 21-day answer
- Civil Case Cover SheetForm 100-00007, required at filing
- Return of ServiceV.R.C.P. 4(i), proof of service
- Application to Waive Filing Fees (In Forma Pauperis)32 V.S.A. § 1431, Form 228
- Notice of DismissalV.R.C.P. 41(a)(1), voluntary dismissal
- Request for Entry of Default and Motion for Default JudgmentV.R.C.P. 55(a)-(b), two-stage default
- Affidavit of Non-Military ServiceSCRA, 50 U.S.C. § 3931
- Default JudgmentV.R.C.P. 55(b), 12% interest (9 V.S.A. § 41a)
- Trustee Process Against Earnings12 V.S.A. ch. 121 / § 3170, court approval after hearing
- Trustee Process (Financial Institution)12 V.S.A. ch. 121, trustee discloses funds held
- Financial Disclosure / Examination of Judgment Debtor12 V.S.A. § 3163, post-judgment asset discovery
Filing packages
One click assembles the forms a Vermont matter typically needs at each stage.
General Civil
Summons · Civil Case Cover Sheet · Return of Service
Collections: File & Serve
Summons · Civil Case Cover Sheet · Return of Service
Collections: Default Judgment
Request for Entry of Default and Motion for Default Judgment · Affidavit of Non-Military Service · Default Judgment
Collections: Enforce Judgment
Trustee Process Against Earnings · Trustee Process (Financial Institution) · Financial Disclosure / Examination of Judgment Debtor
Fee Waiver
Application to Waive Filing Fees (In Forma Pauperis)
Voluntary Dismissal
Notice of Dismissal
County-level court details
Filing fees, clerk contacts, e-filing portals, and courthouse addresses for every Vermont county are in the 1Court Directory: Vermont.
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