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Rockingham County, New Hampshire Court Records

Rockingham County court records are official documentation of the county's trial court cases kept by custodian agencies. These records may include case filings, pleadings, motions, court orders, judgments, dockets, and other documents generated in civil, criminal, family, probate, and other judicial matters. The Rockingham County Superior Court and other local courts typically maintain the county's court records under the New Hampshire Judicial Branch.

Court records are often connected to other public reco

rds. For example, a criminal case file may refer to an arrest record created by a law enforcement agency, while probate or family court proceedings may include or rely on vital records such as birth, marriage, or death certificates.

Are Rockingham County Court Records Public?

Yes. Rockingham County court records are generally open to the public under the New Hampshire Constitution, New Hampshire Supreme Court Rule 51 (Public Access to Court Records), and the New Hampshire Right-to-Know Law (RSA Chapter 91-A). Under these laws, anyone may request to view, inspect, or copy public records, including Rockingham County court records, unless a statute, court rule, or court order states otherwise.

New Hampshire laws may limit public access to certain court-related documents to protect privacy and ensure fair legal proceedings. Court records that may be inaccessible to the public include juvenile matters, adoption cases, and mental health commitment records. Others include confidential personal information or details protected by law, as well as records sealed by court order.

What Information is Available in Rockingham County Court Records?

Some of the public-facing components of a Rockingham County court record may include:

  • Case number
  • Case type
  • Filing date
  • Names of the parties and those of their legal representatives
  • Docket entries
  • Complaints
  • Hearing and trial dates
  • Motions and responses
  • Court orders
  • Final judgments
  • Criminal charges
  • Pleadings
  • Sentencing information (where applicable)
  • Jury verdicts

Note: Access to court records may vary by case type. Sealed, confidential, protected records or those containing restricted personal information may not be available to the public.

Rockingham County Court Records Search

Online Access

Requesters may use the New Hampshire Branch's Case Access Portal to search non-confidential district division civil, small claims, name change, and estate cases in the Circuit Court and Superior Court civil and criminal cases. They are typically expected to register for an account or sign in to conduct general searches on the platform.

Note: Some document images may not be available online even if case information appears on the platform. Also, the portal typically does not display confidential or sealed records.

In-Person Access

Individuals wishing to inspect court records in person may visit the clerk's office of the court where the case was filed during regular business hours. Court staff may help locate case files and provide copies of publicly available records.

For most Rockingham County cases, requests may be directed to:

Rockingham County Superior Court

10 Route 125

Brentwood, NH 03833

Family, probate, and circuit court matters should be requested from the appropriate division of the New Hampshire Circuit Court serving Rockingham County.

Mail and Phone Requests

Requesters may also submit record requests by mail to the clerk's office of the court maintaining the case file. A written request should include sufficient information to identify the case, such as the names of the parties, case number (if known), and the documents requested.

Mailing Address

Rockingham County Superior Court

10 Route 125

Brentwood, NH 03833

Phone: (603) 642-4249

Record custodians typically accept checks or money orders as payment for copies. Individuals requesting records in person may also be able to pay by credit or debit card where accepted by the court. Record custodians may complete routine requests within several business days, but larger or archived requests may take longer.

Fees for Court Records in Rockingham County

In Rockingham County, like other counties in New Hampshire, information seekers may view disclosable court records for free. However, state law (RSA 490:26-a) allows the New Hampshire Supreme Courtto set statewide court fees for copies, certifications, and record research.

Listed below are some common fees for obtaining Rockingham County court records as outlined in the statewide fee schedule:

  • Plain copies cost $0.50 per page
  • Certified copies cost $10.00 per document
  • Printing from courthouse public-access kiosks costs $0.25 per page
  • Record search requests cost $20.00 per name (up to five names) and $5.00 for each additional name

Rockingham County Courthouse Locations

Rockingham County is served by one Superior Court and four New Hampshire Circuit Court locations (District, Family, and Probate Divisions). The locational details of these courthouses are as follows:

Rockingham County Superior Court

10 Route 125

Brentwood, NH 03833

Phone: (603) 642-4249

10th Circuit Court - Brentwood District Division

10 Route 125

Brentwood, NH 03833

Phone: (603) 642-6400

10th Circuit Court - Brentwood Family Division

10 Route 125

Brentwood, NH 03833

Phone: (603) 642-5256

10th Circuit Court - Salem District Division

35 Geremonty Drive

Salem, NH 03709

Phone: (603) 893-0234

10th Circuit Court - Plaistow Family Division

14 Elm Street

Plaistow, NH 03865

Phone: (603) 382-5200

Criminal Records Access in Rockingham County

In New Hampshire, the New Hampshire State Police - Criminal Records Unit (a division of the New Hampshire Safety Department) handles official statewide criminal history record checks, not Rockingham County courts.

Anyone may request public criminal conviction history maintained by the Criminal Records Unit, but a person may only request their own Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) from the central repository.

For Rockingham County criminal case records, requesters may use the New Hampshire Case Access Portal to access docket information and case status for many criminal proceedings. They should, however, note that the available documents do not include confidential or sealed records.

Individuals who wish to inspect court files or obtain copies of criminal case records may also visit or contact the clerk's office of the court where the case was filed. The 10th Circuit Court - Brentwood District Division and the 10th Circuit Court - Salem District Division are the main courts responsible for criminal matters in Rockingham County.

Rockingham County Family Court Records

Rockingham County family court records comprise cases heard by the 10th Circuit Court - Family Division, with locations in Brentwood and Plaistow, depending on where the case was filed. These cases often involve divorce, legal separation, child custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support, restraining orders, violence petitions, guardianships of minors, adoption, and related family proceedings.

Requesters may search many family case dockets through the New Hampshire Case Access Portal. However, online access to confidential case types (e.g., adoptions, juvenile matters, and documents sealed by law or court order) is limited.

Inquirers may also request disclosable family records or obtain copies by contacting or visiting the clerk's office where the case was filed.

Federal Court Records in Rockingham County

Federal court records are official documents and case files created during legal proceedings in a federal court, such as the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire, which oversees federal cases in Rockingham County. This federal trial court handles most federal civil (e.g., federal law or diversity jurisdiction, bankruptcy appeals, habeas corpus petitions) and criminal proceedings originating in the county.

Individuals seeking Rockingham County federal court records may access them by signing up for a Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) account. The platform offers public access to federal court dockets and filings.

Requesters may also inspect public federal court records or request copies from the Clerk's Office of the U.S. District Court.

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