Rule 2 – Purpose and Construction

These rules are intended to provide for the just determination of every criminal proceeding. They shall be construed to secure simplicity in procedure, fairness in administration, and the elimination of unjustifiable expense and delay. Vt. R. Crim. P. 2

Rule 1 – Scope

These rules govern the procedure in the Criminal Division of the Superior Court in all criminal proceedings, with the exceptions stated in Rule 54. Vt. R. Crim. P. 1Amended July 1, 2010, eff. July 1, 2010.

Rule 18 – Mediation

(a)Applicability. This rule applies to all actions and proceedings under V.R.F.P. 4.0-4.2, 4.3(a)-(c), and V.R.F.P. 8.(b)Order to Mediate. Except as provided in subdivision (c), the court, on its own motion or the motion of a party, at any time after the commencement...