Section 3 - Service by EmailService by OCS under the revised provisions of V.R.F.P. 4.1(a)(2) in § 2 may be made on a self-represented party by delivering to the self-represented party the summons, complaint, and notice of hearing or case manager's conference if applicable by email. This method of service is only permissible if the self-represented party has completed a notice of appearance form choosing to be served by email. The form must specify the name of the party electing to be served by email as well as the party's email address.
When service is made by email, the following applies:
a) OCS must follow any applicable rules regarding electronic transmission of confidential documents.b) Any party wishing to alter the method of service provided under this rule must immediately notify OCS, the court, and the other party of any relevant change, including changes in email address.c) Service by email to an email address provided pursuant to this rule is complete upon transmission, provided that such service is not effective if the sending party learns that the attempted service did not reach the receiving party.d) Any certificate of service filed with the court must indicate the method by which the document was served. If the document was served by email, the certificate of service should specify the email address or addresses to which it was sent.Vt. Admin. Ord. Of. Sup. Ct. 3
Amended July 5, 2022 eff. 7/5/2022; amended August 7, 2023, eff. 8/7/2023; Amended October 10, 2023 eff. 10/10/2023.