State's Attorney
What does this office do?
- Deciding which crimes get charged and which are dropped
- Making plea deals and asking for sentences
- Working with police on criminal cases
Affects: Anti-Corruption, Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties,
Candidates:
Democratic · Incumbent
Colin L. Seaman has been Orange County state's attorney since a 2023 appointment by Governor Phil Scott, after two decades as a defense attorney and a Vermont Law School degree. Seaman's stated focus is advocating for crime victims, working with community partners and holding offenders accountable.
Source: outside.vermont.gov