Vermont’s justices of the peace do far more than solemnizing marriages. Their duties are many and varied, from administering oaths to deciding property tax assessment appeals to delivering and counting ballots as elections officials.
How to become a Justice of the Peace
To become a justice of the peace, you must be elected at a general election or be appointed to fill a vacancy.
5 justices may be elected from towns with populations of less than 1,000. See Elected Town Officials for list of current Justices.
Term
The term of a justice of the peace begins on February 1 of the year following the general election and runs for two years.
See Vermont Justice of the Peace Guide to learn more.