Press Release

The Vermont Department of Corrections invites victims of crime, families of victims, and members of the public to offer comments about a permanent rule on the creation of an “earned good time” program.

Vermont Agency of Human Services Secretary Mike Smith, Department of Corrections Commissioner Jim Baker, and Tristam Coffin and Timothy Doherty of Downs Rachlin Martin issue DRM's independent report on the death of Kenneth Johnson in a live press conference.

Second Northeast Correctional Complex staff member tests positive for coronavirus.

Other inmates helped stop assault, officer released from hospital.

Officer Tests Positive at Northeast Correctional Complex

All in- and out-of-state facilities clear of COVID-19.

Commissioner Jim Baker provides updates on Vermont's contract with CoreCivic and on the investigation into Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility.

Southern State Correctional Facility clear of coronavirus, new case found at Tallahatchie.

Commissioner Jim Baker provides an update on Vermont inmates and staff testing positive for COVID-19 in Mississippi and Vermont in a live press conference.

Commissioner Jim Baker addresses the response to Vermont inmates testing positive for COVID-19 in Mississippi and Vermont.