Rules for Disciplinary Control of Judges – 2026
How Vermont's Judicial Conduct Board receives, investigates and resolves complaints about judges, from an initial inquiry through a formal hearing to review by the Supreme Court.
Browse all 14 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.
Rules of Supreme Court for Disciplinary Control of Judges
Rule 1
Definitions
Rule 2
Scope of the rules
Rule 3
Jurisdiction
Rule 4
The Judicial Conduct Board
Rule 5
Temporary suspension
Rule 6
General provisions
Rule 7
Initial Inquiry, Investigation, and Formal Complaint
Rule 8
Alternatives to a Formal Complaint
Rule 9
Proceedings after the filing of a Formal Complaint
Rule 10
Disposition report after formal hearing
Rule 11
Closure Reports
Rule 12
Review by the Supreme Court
Rule 13
Complaint against a member of the Supreme Court
Rule 14
Abuse of Complaint Procedure