Local Courts
Courts in Burlington, Vermont
Chittenden County Superior Court — Family Division
32 Cherry St, Burlington, VT 05401
Medical Facilities
Hospitals & Trauma Centers in Burlington
University of Vermont Children's Hospital — Child Advocacy
111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
Liability Overview
Liability Considerations in Burlington
Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center in Essex (near Burlington) is Vermont's sole secure juvenile facility. Independent investigations documented abuse patterns at Woodside. Vermont Act 37 (2019) eliminated the SOL for childhood sexual abuse — there is no filing deadline. Claims against the state proceed under the Vermont Tort Claims Act. Federal Section 1983: 3-year SOL. UVM Children's Hospital provides child advocacy and forensic evaluation. Vermont's small system means individual cases receive significant attention.