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Probate Judge

What does this office do?

  • Deciding trials in the county
  • Ruling on evidence and setting sentences in criminal cases
  • Deciding family, probate, and civil disputes

Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,

Candidates:

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

George "Ned" Spear has been the Grand Isle County probate judge since February 2011 and is a lawyer based in Swanton. Spear studied at the University of Vermont and earned a law degree from Boston University.

Source: outside.vermont.gov