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Side judge
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<p>Side judge, or assistant judge, is a judicial position unique to the <a href="/facts/U.S._state/PFwcRIYQ">U.S. state</a> of <a href="/facts/Vermont/dcj3usCm">Vermont</a>. There are two side judges in each of Vermont's 14 counties. Like <a href="/facts/Lay_judge/35hUMokl">lay judges</a>, side judges are usually not legal professionals. </p>