Vermont Governor Phil Scott has appointed a special prosecutor to help with a backlog of repeat offender cases in Chittenden County.
Scott appointed Zach Weight as a Special Prosecutor. He will work with the Chittenden County State’s Attorney to eliminate the backlog of repeat offender cases, focused on those who have five or more open cases and are awaiting trial.
Weight is a Deputy State’s Attorney in Washington county and previously worked as a criminal defense attorney.
Washington County State’s Attorney Michelle Donnelly said Weight is uniquely qualified for the position and she is proud to “lend” an experienced prosecutor to help Chittenden County.