Hoke County Court Records

Hoke County court records include documents such as motions, pleadings, affidavits, orders, evidence, and notices useful in case adjudication. They also include the Superior or District Court’s personal and administrative records, such as juror lists, court calendars, telephone logs, timesheets, notes of judges and law clerks, drafts of orders, and emails exchanged between lawyers and judges. Most court records typically contain information about the case, party, disposition, event, assignment, and hearing.

Are Court Records Public in Hoke County?

Yes. According to the North Carolina Public Records Law, court records are public information anyone can access upon request. The Hoke County Superior and District Courts make records in their custody available to members of the public online and in person at the courthouse in compliance with this law. However, they limit access to some records to protect the privacy rights of the case parties. For example, the following court records are treated confidential in the county:

• Adoption records
• Judges’ notes and drafts
• Mental health proceedings
• Personal records of judicial officials
• Unreturned arrest and search warrants
• Records pertaining to grand jury proceedings
• Confidential communications with government attorneys
• Records of criminal investigations by public law enforcement agencies
• Records pertaining to settlements in medical malpractice actions against public hospitals.
• Juvenile court records, including reports of cases of juvenile abuse, neglect, or dependency

Hoke County Court Records Search

Public information regarding criminal and civil cases filed in Hoke County can be obtained through the following means:

• The eCourts portal for free
• Online through third-party search databases
• In-person at the Superior or District Court for a free
• Through the public self-service terminals in the courthouse for free (except copies are printed)

Hoke County Courts

Hoke County has only one courthouse, which houses both the Superior Court and District Court. The address of the courthouse is below:

Hoke County Courthouse
PO Drawer 1569
Raeford, NC 28376
Phone: (910) 878-4100

Hoke County Criminal Records

The Hoke County Superior Court Clerk disseminates criminal records by mail and in person to individuals. Requesters can complete Form AOC-CR-314 and send or bring it alongside a $25 fee to the office. Acceptable forms of payment are money orders, certified checks, credit cards, or cash, depending on the request method. The courthouse has public access terminals where record seekers can view or print Hoke County criminal records. Individuals who want to view criminal records online can use the eCourts Portal. A name or number is required to locate the record.

Businesses can use the Remote Public Access program (RPA) of the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC) to find Hoke County criminal records. They can either use online access (real-time) or extracts (bulk data) to access the data.

Subjects of records can conduct a statewide criminal record search at the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI). They must send the SBI a completed Request for Access to Criminal History Record Information—Right to Review Form, fingerprint card, and a check or money order for $14. Customers can obtain a set of their fingerprints from the Hoke County Sheriff’s Office by appointment. The office partners with a third-party vendor to provide this service. Appointments can be scheduled from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The standard fingerprint fee is $10, but the vendor charges an extra fee for their services.

The Detention Center provides Hoke County arrest records to members of the public. Record seekers can obtain public information about an inmate by calling (910) 875-5113 during business hours ( Monday to Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

Get Hoke County Civil Court Records

Hoke County civil cases are processed by both the Superior and District Courts. The Superior Court hears civil cases involving $25,000 or more, while the District Court handles civil cases between $10,000 and $25,000. These case records can be viewed for free on the eCourts Portal by searching with a name or number. For a more refined search, users can click on "Advanced Filtering Options," navigate to the "Filter by Location" section, select Hoke County, and then go to the "Filter by Case Type" section to choose Civil.

However, not all civil court records are available online. To obtain these records, individuals must visit the courthouse during business hours. Public access terminals at the courthouse can be used to search for records, or individuals can speak with the records staff at the counter, who are available to assist if provided with a name or case number. A small fee is charged for copies of civil court records.

Hoke County Marriage Records

Hoke County marriage records can be purchased from the Register of Deed Office. Customers can visit the office Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Certified copies of these records cost $24 for the first copy and $15 for each additional copy ordered simultaneously.

Other ways to find Hoke County marriage certificates are online, by mail, by phone, or in person at the N.C. Office of Vital Records. All requests except in person are processed by an approved third-party vendor. The fees are the same as those charged at the county level. Online and phone orders attract fees totaling between $37.95 and $57.95. For mail applications, an Application for a North Carolina Marriage Record (English or Spanish) Form, a valid ID, and appropriate fees should be sent to the office. The processing time for all requests is between 30 days and 3 months, but in-person orders are attended to immediately.

Hoke County Divorce Records

Individuals can order divorce records online and in person at the Hoke County Clerk of Court’s Office. The eCourts portal provides the fastest option for viewing divorce records online without charges. The search criteria are name or case number. Users can filter their searches by selecting the appropriate location and case type. In-person customers can use the public access terminals available at the courthouse to view or print out divorce records. They can also get certified copies of divorce records over the counter for a fee.

Copies of Hoke County divorce certificates can also be obtained through North Carolina Vital Records. The first copy costs $24, while each additional copy costs $15. The office partners with a third-party vendor to issue divorce records online, by phone, and by mail. The phone and online orders attract an extra fee. A complete Application for a Copy of a North Carolina Divorce Certificate (English or Spanish) Form is required for mail requests.

Hoke County Birth and Death Records

Individuals can visit the Hoke County Register of Deeds office during business hours to purchase certified copies of birth or death certificates. They can obtain the record on the same day if they have the appropriate fees and valid IDs. The N.C. Office of Vital Records also issues birth and death records to individuals who can prove their relationship with the record holder for a fee. Certified copies of the record cost $24, and each additional copy of the same record costs $15. These Hoke County vital records can be purchased through the following means:

• Online and by phone: These orders are processed through a third-party vendor. This service attracts an extra $13.95 processing fee and $20 for those who want overnight shipping. The vendor charges can be paid through major credit cards like Discover, American Express, MasterCard, or VISA. Customers will need to provide their credit card numbers and their expiration dates. They should expect to receive their records between 30 days and 3 months. All mail applications should be sent to:

North Carolina Vital Records
ATTN: VC Certificate Orders
1903 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1900

• By mail: This is also handled by a third-party vendor. Applicants can complete the Application for a copy of a North Carolina Birth or Death Certificate Form. The completed form, the standard fee, and an extra processing fee should be sent to the vendor. Payments can be made by credit card, personal check, or money order.
• In-person: Individuals can order birth or death records at the Office of Vital Records by appointment from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Appointments are 30 minutes long, with the last appointment scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Those who want to expedite their purchase can pay an extra $15. The office is located at:

Cooper Memorial Health Building
225 N. McDowell St.
Raleigh, NC 27603-1382

Hoke County Probate Court Records

The Hoke County Clerk of Court has public access terminals where residents can view or print unofficial copies of probate records. Certified copies can be gotten over the counter when a name or case number is provided for the search. The staff will calculate the fees and release the records after they are paid.

Instead of visiting the courthouse, individuals can use the eCourts Portal to view probate court records from the comfort of their homes. Users can conduct a search by name or number. Choose the appropriate court location and select all probate options from the case type dropdown.

Hoke County Property Records

The Tax Office and Register of Deeds are the custodians of property records in Hoke County. Copies of these records can be obtained in person during business hours. A name, property address, or parcel ID is usually required for the search, and a fee must be paid to get the record. Individuals can also use the online portals provided by these custodians to view property records for free. Below are some of the portals:

• Remote Access Site: The property records available on this site can be accessed using either the Full System, Imaging System, or Scanned Index Books portals. The search parameters include name, book/page, instrument number, recorded date, and description.
• Property Search - GIS: Users can conduct a search using an owner's name, parcel number, street name, address, or book/page

Hoke County Court Records Online

Third-party sites like northcarolinacourtrecords.us make court records easily accessible to their customers. They require specific criteria like name, case number, or date range to locate a record. The features on most third-party websites are easy to navigate, so most people might find them easier to use than official websites. However, third-party sites typically charge fees for complete court reports that may be viewed for free on official government sites.