What are Windsor County Public Records?
According to Vermont’s Access to Public Records Laws (APRL), public records refer to written or digitally recorded documents created, used, or stored by any government agency, board, department, commission, committee, or branch. These may include information relating to the individual salaries and benefits of elected or appointed public agents. Some records are closed to the public. The APRL exempts the following types of government-generated records from public viewership:
- Records that the law designates confidential;
- Records that are only legally available to specific persons;
- Records which, if published, would constitute an agency’s violation of ethics of professional conduct;
- Records whose release would interfere with ongoing enforcement proceedings;
- Records whose release would deny an individual of the right to impartial adjudication;
- Records whose release would form a groundless intrusion of personal privacy;
- Records that disclose a confidential informant’s details;
- Records that reveal intimate law enforcement investigation or prosecution techniques and procedures;
- Records whose release may endanger a person’s life or physical safety.
Crime Statistics
According to 2018 data, there were eight violent crimes and 34 property crimes reported in Windsor County. Although the only violent crime reported was aggravated assault, there were five burglaries, 26 cases of larceny-theft, and three vehicular-theft cases among the property crimes. Compared to the previous year, 2017, crime rose in the county by 200%. The county recorded no violent crimes, but burglaries went up by 66.67%, and larceny-theft by 550%. There were no reports of motor vehicle theft or arson.
Are Windsor County Criminal Records Public?
Windsor County criminal records are documents that detail the conviction histories of county residents. According to Vermont’s statutes, some, but not all Winsor County criminal records are publicly available. For instance, the Vermont Crime Information Center (VCIC) - which serves as the statewide repository for obtaining Windsor County criminal history information - provides conviction reports and criminal history checks. Only an individual named on a record may request criminal history checks. Any person or organization (private/public) may request conviction reports.
To obtain a conviction report, requesters must either visit the VCIC’s office, request by mail, or use the Vermont Criminal Conviction Record Internet Service (VCCRIS) to make the request.
Vermont Criminal Information Center - Waterbury Office
Criminal Record Check Section
45 State Drive
Waterbury VT 05671-1300
Phone: (802) 241-5320
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Eligible persons may obtain certified criminal history checks by submitting a completed Request for Personal Criminal Record Check by mail or in person. Individuals may obtain non-certified copies of their records or someone else’s online using the VCCRIS.
Applicants may make in-person or mail requests at the VCIC’s Waterbury office with valid identification. Acceptable payment forms include cash, check, money order, or credit card (Discover, Visa, or MasterCard) for in-person requests, money or cashier’s check for mail requests, and a credit card for online submissions. Processing times include 10 minutes for walk-in orders and 5 to 7 days for mail orders. Online results are available immediately.
Similarly, interested parties may submit a completed Criminal Record Check Request form to obtain a criminal record check from the county’s Criminal Court. Below is the address for mail and in-person requests.
Vermont Superior Court - Windsor Criminal Division
82 Railroad Row
White River Junction, VT 05001
Phone: (802) 295-8865
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Court charges $30 per name search, $0.25 per page for photocopies, and $5 for certification. There is a fee assessed for microfilmed records. Applicants requesting by mail must include a self-addressed stamped envelope and the applicable request fee. It takes three business days to process mail orders. An applicant who wants to receive results by fax may include a fax number on the form.
How to Obtain Windsor County Police Reports and Arrest Records?
Windsor County arrest records are documents that contain the arrest activities and histories of county residents. The Vermont State Police (VSP) maintains and provides Windsor County arrest records to public members. Interested parties who wish to obtain these records may request them by email or use the online service which the VSP provides. The following information about the offender is needed to make email requests:
- Name
- Age
- Arrest date
- Incarceration facility
How to Find Windsor County Sex Offender Information
Windsor County sex offender information is available on the VCIC’s Sex Offender Registry. Interested parties may search sex offenders within the county by the offender’s name or city/town. It is also possible to sign up for email alerts to get notifications when an offender moves into a neighborhood.
How to Find Windsor County Inmate Information
The Windsor County Sheriff does not provide online information for persons in the County Jail. Individuals who wish to obtain Windsor County inmate information must send inquiries through the DOC Online Portal Form. Interested persons may search the Jail Tracker for inmate information like the inmate’s ID number and the booking date. Members of the public can also obtain inmate information on commissary, visitation rules, and inmate phones via the Inmate Families and Friends’ Information page.
How do I Visit an Inmate in Windsor County Jail?
The Southern State Correctional Facility (SSCF) serves as the Windsor County jail. The Vermont Departments of Corrections runs the prison. Below are the prison’s address and contact numbers:
700 Charlestown Road
Springfield, VT 05156
Phone: (802) 885-9800
Fax: (802) 885-9819
Visiting days for the prison are on Saturdays and Sundays. Each housing unit in the jail has an allocated visiting time. Find below the visiting hours:
- Alpha: By appointment
- Foxtrot Close Custody: Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Echo: Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Bravo: Saturday from 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Charlie: Saturday from 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Infirmary: Saturday from 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- India: Saturday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Delta: Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Gulf: Sunday from 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Hotel: Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Visitors must schedule appointments before arriving, as the prison will not allow walk-in guests. All visitors must present a valid photo ID and are subject to a scan and physical search. Everyone entering the facility must dress comfortably but conservatively, avoiding any of the following attire:
- Mini-skirts or short shorts;
- Tights, leggings, or sundresses;
- Sleeveless or tank tops;
- Any type of revealing clothing;
- Clothes that closely resemble prison or law enforcement attire;
- Shirts with offensive, lewd, or gang-affiliated print.
Windsor County Court Records?
Windsor County court records are the official accounts of court proceedings of cases handled in the country’s courts. Interested parties may obtain court records from the Clerk of Court in the applicable Court. Requesters must complete a Request for Access to Court Record and submit this document in person or by mail to the Court in question. Copying Windsor County court records typically costs 25 cents per page ($1 minimum), and certified copies cost $5.
Applicants may also view Civil Court records in the State by visiting the Vermont Courts Online website and searching by the defendant’s name and the case’s docket number.
There are four divisions of the Superior Court in Windsor County. They include the Criminal Court, Probate Court, Family Court, and Civil Court. Below are their addresses, contact numbers, and working hours:
Vermont Superior Court - Windsor Civil Division
12 The Green
Woodstock, VT 05091
Phone: (802) 457-2121
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Vermont Superior Court - Windsor Criminal Division
82 Railroad Row
White River Junction, VT 05001
Phone: (802) 295-8865
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Vermont Superior Court - Windsor Family Division
82 Railroad Row
White River Junction, VT 05001
Phone: (802) 295-8865
Vermont Superior Court - Windsor Probate Division
12 The Green
Woodstock, VT 05091
Phone: (802) 457-2121
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
Are Windsor County Court Records Public?
According to Vermont’s statutes, interested public members may request, inspect, and copy Windsor County court records. Researchers may view court records in the state by visiting the Vermont Courts Online site and searching by the parties’ name and the case’s docket number. Interested parties may also obtain court records from the Clerk of Court in the applicable Court. Copying Windsor County court records typically costs 25 cents per page ($1 minimum), and certified copies cost $5.
How to Obtain Windsor County Civil Court Case Records
The Vermont Superior Court - Windsor Civil Division is responsible for maintaining Windsor County civil court case records. It provides ordinary and certified copies to public members. Interested persons may get civil court case information by visiting the Vermont Courts Online site and searching by the parties’ name. The page will provide the case information, including its unique number.
Individuals who wish to obtain copies of Windsor County civil court case records may get them by completing a Request for Access to Court Records form and submitting it to the Windsor Civil Division in person or by mail. Requesters must provide the parties’ names and the case number and their full names, email, and mail addresses. Copying Windsor County civil court case records typically costs 25 cents per page ($1 minimum), and certified copies cost $5.
How to Obtain Windsor County Criminal Court Records
The Vermont Superior Court - Windsor Criminal Division stores and maintains Windsor County criminal court records and offers ordinary and certified copies to public members. Interested persons may access Windsor criminal court records by visiting the Vermont Courts Online site and searching by the parties’ name. The page will provide the case information, including its unique number.
Individuals who wish to obtain copies of Windsor County criminal court records must download and complete a Request for Access to Court Records and then submit it to the Windsor Civil Division in person or by mail. Requesters must provide the defendant’s name, birth date, and case number. The requester must also provide their full name, email, and mail addresses. Copying Windsor County criminal court records typically costs 25 cents per page ($1 minimum), and certified copies cost $5.
What are Windsor County Vital Records?
Windsor County vital records are documents that detail essential life events that occurred in the county. These include birth, death, marriage, and divorce records. The Vermont Department of Health maintains Windsor County divorce and marriage records from 2014 to date, and birth and death records from January 1, 1909, to the present. The Vermont State Archives and Records Administration maintains all four vital records from 2013 and before. Members of the public may also request birth and death records from Town Clerks in the towns of birth.
Where and How to Get Windsor County Divorce Records
Windsor County divorce records from 2014 to the present are available at the Vermont Health Department. According to state rules, most divorce records are publicly available. Applicants must complete an Application for Certified Copy of Vermont Marriage or Divorce or Civil Union Dissolution Certificate to order divorce records. Applicants may submit requests in person or by mail. For mail requests, requesters may send the application form and fee to the address below:
Vital Records Office
P.O. Box 70
Burlington, VT 05402
Windsor County divorce records cost $10 per certified copy. This fee is payable by check or money order to the Vermont Department of Health. For in-person requests, applicants may visit the address below with the completed form and fee. This fee is payable by check or money order payable to the Vermont Department of Health.
108 Cherry Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Where and How to Get Public Windsor County Marriage Records
The Vermont Health Department is responsible for creating and maintaining Windsor County marriage records. According to Vermont’s statutes, the Department offers uncertified copies of marriage records to the public. Interested persons must submit an Application for Copy of a Vermont Marriage Certificate to order marriage records from the Vermont Health Department. They must include the following information:
- Name of party A;
- Name of party B;
- Date of Marriage;
- Number of Copies Requested;
- Requester’s details;
- Relationship to the person named on the certificate;
- Purpose of request.
Requesters may make in-person or written requests to the addresses below:
Mail orders
Vital Records Office
P.O. Box 70
Burlington, VT 05402
In-person orders
108 Cherry Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
The office charges $10 per copy. Applicants may pay with a check or money order made out to the Vermont Department of Health for mail or in-person orders.
Where and How to Get Confidential Windsor County Marriage Records
The Vermont Health Department creates and maintains Windsor County marriage records. It provides certified copies only to the following eligible persons:
- The married couple;
- The couple’s immediate family members;
- The couple’s legal representatives;
- Anyone with a legal order to obtain the record.
Eligible persons must submit an Application for Copy of a Certified Vermont Marriage Certificate to order confidential Windsor County marriage records from the Vermont Health Department. They must include the following information:
- Name of party A;
- Name of party B;
- Date of Marriage;
- Number of Copies Requested;
- Requester’s details;
- Relationship to the person named on the certificate;
- Purpose of request.
Requesters must also provide proof of eligibility. They may make in-person or written requests to the addresses below:
Mail orders
Vital Records Office
P.O. Box 70
Burlington, VT 05402
In-person orders
108 Cherry Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
The office charges $10 per copy. Applicants may pay with a check or money order made out to the Vermont Department of Health for mail or in-person orders.
Where and How to Get Windsor County Birth Records
The Town Clerk provides certified copies of birth certificates on requests. At the state level, the Vermont Department of Health provides the same service. While birth records are publicly available in Vermont, only the following persons may obtain certified copies:
- The record holder (above 18 years old);
- The record holder’s parents (must be on the record);
- The record holder’s spouse;
- The record holder’s immediate family members;
- The record holder’s legal representatives;
- Anyone with a court order to access the record.
Applicants must complete an Application for Certified Copy of a Birth Certificate to order a Windsor County birth certificate. Requesters applying to the Health Department may do so by mail or in-person office. The Health Department charges $10 per certified copy. For both request methods, the Vermont Department of Health accepts money orders or checks.
In-person or mail-in requesters must attach copies of a valid photo ID to their applications. They must also make checks or money orders payable to the Vermont Health Department.
Mail orders
Vital Records Office
P.O. Box 70
Burlington, VT 05402
In-person orders
108 Cherry Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Where and How to Get Windsor County Death Records
Interested parties may obtain Windsor County death records at the Town Clerk’s office in the town of death. They may also make requests via the Vermont Health Department. The department allows requesters to order certificates online, using its Vital Records Request Service. They may also fill and complete an Application for Certified Copy of a Death Certificate and send it in person or by mail to the following addresses:
Mail orders
Vital Records Office
P.O. Box 70
Burlington, VT 05402
In-person orders
108 Cherry Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
In-person or mail-in requesters must attach copies of a valid photo ID to their applications. They must also make checks or money orders payable to the Vermont Health Department.
In addition to government agencies, county public records may also be obtained from third-party websites. These non-government platforms come with intuitive tools that allow for expansive searches. Record seekers may either opt to use these tools to search for a specific record or multiple records. Users are able to search third-party websites remotely for multiple records at a time with just the name of the record subject and their last known location, including the city, county, or state. Third-party sites are not sponsored by government agencies. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.
