Dear Vermont Department of Public Safety,
I am writing to formally request the sealing and removal of all records pertaining to Docket No. 1127-10-13 Bncr, in accordance with Vermont law and following the complete dismissal of the case on April 2, 2025 by the Bennington Superior Court – Criminal & Civil Division.
Case Information
Name: Justin-Ames Gamache
Docket No.: 1127-10-13 Bncr
Offense: Impersonation of an Officer (13 V.S.A. § 3002)
Outcome: Case dismissed; record eligible for expungement
Court: Vermont Superior Court – Bennington Unit
Final Decision Date: April 2, 2025
Legal Basis for Sealing
Pursuant to 13 V.S.A. § 7606(d) and applicable expungement laws of Vermont, state and municipal agencies must:
Seal and remove criminal history records and any public-facing data related to the above docket; Cease disclosure of such records in background checks or public databases (including VCIC, RMS, NCIC); Provide written confirmation that these actions have been taken.
Res Judicata and Finality of Judgment
This matter is also barred from further legal action under the doctrine of res judicata, also known as claim preclusion. Specifically:
In Ronan v. Gamache, Docket No. 22-ST-00891, the Vermont Superior Court issued a final judgment on September 7, 2022, affirming that my conduct was not unlawful, and that my communications were protected by the First Amendment and 12 V.S.A. § 5131(1)(B). The dismissal of Case No. 1127-10-13 Bncr on April 2, 2025, constitutes a final adjudication on the merits, rendering the matter fully resolved. Any further reference to this matter, or any attempt to revive it administratively or civilly, would violate well-established principles of judicial finality, due process, and equal protection.
Request Accordingly, I respectfully request that your agency:
Seal and remove all records pertaining to Docket No. 1127-10-13 Bncr from your files, databases, and systems; Cease disclosing this matter in any future records requests, FOIA disclosures, or background checks; Acknowledge in writing that the sealing has been completed as required by Vermont law.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I am prepared to provide a copy of the court's dismissal order, supporting affidavit, and any memoranda of law upon request.
Sincerely,
Justin-Ames Gamache