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Welcome to the most complete and up-to-date directory of police detention and holding facilities in Vermont. This page lists every active police-operated jail, holding facility, and lockup currently operating across Vermont, giving families, attorneys, bail bondsmen, and the general public fast and reliable access to accurate information about police-level detention. When a loved one is arrested by a local or municipal police department in Vermont, they are typically taken to a police-operated facility first — before being transferred to a county jail. This directory helps you find exactly where they are being held and what steps to take next.

What Are Police Detention Facilities?

Police detention facilities — commonly called police lockups, holding cells, or police jails — are short-term detention facilities operated by local or municipal police departments. They hold individuals for 24 to 72 hours immediately following arrest while booking is completed, charges are filed, and bail arrangements are made.

Unlike county jails or state prisons, police facilities are not designed for long-term incarceration. If searching for a recently arrested loved one, they may still be at the police facility rather than a county jail, especially in the first 24 to 48 hours after arrest.

How Police Facilities Differ From Other Facilities

  • Police Detention Facilities: Operated by local police. Hold individuals for 24-72 hours during booking and initial processing only.
  • City Jails: Operated by municipal authorities for slightly longer-term detention including pretrial holding and short sentences.
  • County Jails: Operated by the county sheriff's office for pretrial detainees and sentences under one year.
  • State Prisons: Operated by Vermont's DOC for felony offenses with sentences over one year.
  • Federal Prisons: Operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for federal crimes.

What Happens After Arrest in Vermont

  • Arrest and Transport: Individual is arrested and transported to the nearest police detention facility.
  • Booking and Intake: Photographing, fingerprinting, health screening, belongings search, warrant review (takes several hours).
  • Initial Holding: Placed in holding cell while charges are filed and case is reviewed by prosecutors.
  • Arraignment/Bail Hearing: Within 24-72 hours, brought before a judge who sets bail or releases them.
  • Transfer or Release: Either released or transferred to county jail to await trial.

Finding Someone in Police Detention in Vermont

Browse the directory below to find the police facility in the area where the arrest took place and contact them directly. You can also use our free US inmate locator tool to search by name once booking is complete. Knowing the arrest location and the person's full legal name will help speed up your search.

Getting Bail

For minor charges, bail may be posted directly at the police facility using a standard bail schedule. For serious charges, bail is set at arraignment (within 24-72 hours). A bail bondsman can post bail for a 10-15% non-refundable fee.

Hiring a Lawyer

The period immediately following arrest is one of the most critical windows in the legal process. A criminal defense attorney can advise on rights during questioning, attend bail hearings, and begin building a defense strategy from day one.

Calling a Detainee

Phone access at police facilities is typically limited during initial booking. Once intake is complete, detainees can usually make a limited number of collect calls to notify family members or contact an attorney.

Visitation

Visitation at police detention facilities is typically very limited during the initial holding period. Most police lockups do not offer standard visitation. Regular visitation becomes available once transferred to a county jail.

Frequently Asked Questions

The total number of active police detention facilities and lockups in Vermont is shown at the top of the directory list on this page. This number is updated regularly to reflect changes in facility operations across Vermont.

In most cases, individuals can be held at a police detention facility in Vermont for up to 48 to 72 hours before they must be brought before a judge for arraignment or released. The exact timeframe depends on the charges, the jurisdiction, and court scheduling. After this period, they are either released or transferred to a county jail.

Browse the directory on this page to find the police facility in the area where the arrest took place and contact them directly. You can also use our free US inmate locator tool to search by name once the booking process is complete and the individual's information has been entered into the system.

Yes. Use the county filter dropdown above the list to instantly narrow the directory to show only police detention facilities in a specific county within Vermont. Results update in real time without a page reload.

A police lockup or detention facility is a short-term holding facility operated by a local police department, designed to hold individuals for up to 72 hours immediately after arrest. A jail — whether city or county — is a larger facility designed for longer-term pretrial detention and short sentences, operated by municipal or county authorities rather than a police department.

For minor charges, bail may be postable directly at the police facility using a standard bail schedule without waiting for a court hearing. For more serious charges, bail is set at arraignment. A licensed bail bondsman can post bail on your behalf in exchange for a non-refundable fee — typically 10 to 15 percent of the total bail amount.

Police Station by County in Vermont

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Filter Police Station by County

Vermont has Police Station spread across dozens of counties, and finding the right one quickly can be challenging without the right tools. Use the county list below to instantly narrow results and view only the Police Station in a specific county within Vermont. This is particularly helpful if you are trying to locate someone who was recently arrested in a specific area, or if you are planning a visit and need to find the closest facility to your location.

Addison 3 Bennington 1 Caledonia 2 Chittenden 7 Essex 1 Franklin 2 Independent 3 Lamoille 2 Orange 1 Orleans 1 Rutland 1 Washington 6 Windham 5 Windsor 5

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Browse the Complete List of Police Detention Facilities in Vermont

The full directory of police detention and holding facilities in Vermont is displayed below. Every active police-operated lockup, holding cell, and short-term detention facility is included. Each entry includes the facility name, operating police department, city, county, address, and contact information. Police detention facilities are the first point of contact in the criminal justice system — where booking, processing, and initial detention occur before any further transfer.

Facility Name County Action
Bristol VT Police Jail 1 South St, Bristol, VT 05443
Addison View Details
Middlebury VT Police Jail 1 Lucius Shaw Ln., Middlebury, VT 05753
Addison View Details
Vergennes VT Police Jail P. O. Box 35, Vergennes, VT 05491
Addison View Details
Bennington VA Police Jail 118 South St, Bennington, VT 05201
Bennington View Details
Lyndonville VT Police Jail P. O. Box 167, Lyndonville, VT 05851
Caledonia View Details
St. Johnsbury VT Police Jail 1187 Main St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Caledonia View Details
Burlington VT Police Jail 1 North Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
Chittenden View Details
Milton VT Police Jail 37 Bombardier Road, Milton, VT 05468
Chittenden View Details
Richmond VT Police Jail P. O. Box 285, Richmond, VT 05477
Chittenden View Details
Shelbourne VT Police Jail 5420 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, VT 05482
Chittenden View Details
South Burlington VT Police Jail 575 Dorset St., South Burlington, VT 05403
Chittenden View Details
Williston VT Police Jail 7928 Williston Rd., Williston, VT 05495
Chittenden View Details
Winooski VT Police Jail 27 W. Allen St., Winooski, VT 05404
Chittenden View Details
Brighton VT Police Jail 49 Mill St, Island Pond, VT 05846
Essex View Details
St.Albans VT Police Jail 30 Lower Welden St., St. Albans, VT 05478
Franklin View Details
Swanton VT Police Jail 120 First St., Swanton, VT 05488
Franklin View Details
Barre Town VT Police Jail 149 Websterville Road, Websterville, VT 05678
Independent View Details
Brandon VT Police Jail 1 W. Seminary St., Brandon, VT 05733
Independent View Details
Weathersfield VT Police Jail P. O. Box 550, Ascutney, VT 05030
Independent View Details
Morristown VT Police Jail 121 Lower Main St., Morrisville, VT 05661
Lamoille View Details
Stowe VT Police Jail P. O. Box 907, Stowe, VT 05672
Lamoille View Details
Thetford VA Police Jail 3910 VT Route 113, Thetford Center, VT 05075
Orange View Details
Newport City VT Police Jail 222 Main St., Newport, VT 05855
Orleans View Details
Fair Haven VT Police Jail 3 N. Park Place, Fair Haven, VT 05743
Rutland View Details
Barre City VT Police Jail 15 4th St, Barre, VT 05641
Washington View Details
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