Vt. R. Crim. P. 25
As amended through April 1, 2024
If by reason of death, sickness, or other disability or unavailability, the judge before whom an action has been tried is unable to perform the duties to be performed by the court after a verdict of guilty, then a Supreme Court Justice or a Superior Judge designated by the Administrative Judge may perform those duties; but if such other judge designated is satisfied that he or she cannot perform those duties because he or she did not preside at the trial, or for any other reason, he or she may in his or her discretion grant a new trial.
Vt. R. Crim. P. 25