State Citation Guide

Vermont Bluebook Citation Guide

Format Bluebook citations for Vermont Supreme Court decisions.

Overview

Vermont cases are reported in the Atlantic Reporter series (A., A.2d, A.3d). Vermont still publishes an official reporter — Vermont Reports (Vt.). Under Bluebook Table T1, cite Vermont cases to the Atlantic Reporter.

Vermont does not have an intermediate appellate court. All appeals from the trial courts go directly to the Vermont Supreme Court. Use "Vt." in the date parenthetical.

Vermont Court Hierarchy

CourtBluebook AbbreviationReporter
Supreme Court of VermontVt.A.3d (A.2d)

Vermont Citation Rules

  • Cite to A.3d (or A.2d for older cases) under Bluebook rules.
  • Use "Vt." for the Supreme Court.
  • Vermont has no intermediate appellate court.
  • Include the year of the decision in the parenthetical.

Example Citations

Vermont Supreme Court

Baker v. State, 744 A.2d 864 (Vt. 1999)

Supreme Court (Modern)

In re B.S., 166 A.3d 644 (Vt. 2017)

Frequently Asked Questions

What reporter do I cite for Vermont cases?

Cite to the Atlantic Reporter (A.3d for recent cases) under Bluebook rules.

Does Vermont have an intermediate appellate court?

No. All appeals go directly to the Vermont Supreme Court.

Does Vermont require parallel citations?

Not under Bluebook rules, but check local court rules for filings.

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Disclaimer: While this guide follows Bluebook 21st edition rules, always verify citations with official Bluebook resources or your institution's requirements. This content is for educational assistance only.

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