The Vermont Optional Appealed Statement of Election To Proceed In District Court is a document used by a defendant in a civil action to elect to proceed in district court, as opposed to superior court. This statement is filed with the court and is an acknowledgement that the defendant has been served with the complaint. There are three types of Vermont Optional Appealed Statement of Election To Proceed In District Court: 1. Standard Election: This statement is used by a defendant who elects to proceed in district court and does not wish to make any special requests for the action. 2. Request for Jury Trial: This statement is used by a defendant who elects to proceed in district court and requests a jury trial. 3. Request for Expedited Treatment: This statement is used by a defendant who elects to proceed in district court and requests expedited treatment for the action.