Merrimack County, NH Public Records
Merrimack County provides access to various public records, including real estate, court, inmate, and arrest records under the state's Right-to-Know Law (RSA 91-A). The County Registrar of Deeds is the primary place for deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. Both In-person visits and online tools for a fee of $2.05 per page, are available to access these records. Vital records, including birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates, are not easily accessible to parties not directly involved in the case and are not maintained at the county level but through the New Hampshire Division of Vital Records Administration (DVRA).
Courts in Merrimack County
Court Records in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
The Merrimack County Superior Court (163 N Main St, Concord, NH 03301) maintains records of major civil and felony criminal cases, probate cases, and appeals from lower courts, while the Circuit Court–District Division handles minor offenses such as misdemeanors, small claims, landlord-tenant disputes, and traffic violations. The Circuit Court – Family Division (32 Clinton St, Concord, NH 03301) maintains records for family-related matters such as divorce, domestic violence, and child custody cases. These records can be accessed by visiting each of the courthouses responsible for the case or contacting the Court clerk for assistance in obtaining these records. Alternatively, the Odyssey Public Access (OPA) system provides online access to court records for individuals who cannot visit in person.
Jails and Prisons in Merrimack County
Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
For inmate records in Merrimack County, individuals can contact the Merrimack County Department of Corrections at (603) 796-3600 providing the inmate's name or other identifying details, or can visit in person at 326 Daniel Webster Hwy, Boscawen, NH 03303. The department keeps records of inmates, their status, release dates, and facility location. Records can be accessed in person or online using the New Hampshire Department of Corrections Inmate Locator tool. In some cases, the local police departments often handle inmates' initial processing and short-term holding before they are transferred to county facilities.
Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Merrimack County
Arrest Records in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
The primary place to request arrest records in Merrimack County is the sheriff's office. The local police departments maintain the records of incidents occurring within city limits, such as those in Concord or Franklin, individuals can request records from the relevant local police department. Arrest records provide details on charges, booking information, and custody status, and are provided upon request. Statewide arrest records can also be requested from the New Hampshire State Police Criminal Records Unit. Records of criminal cases, including those arising from arrests, are maintained by the Superior Court, and they contain additional details on the charges, hearings, and case outcomes.
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