Montgomery County Court Records

Montgomery County Court Records are documents generated during legal proceedings, such as criminal case files, bankruptcy records, and records from the probate court. Some of this information includes the names of the parties involved, dates of hearings, testimony and evidence, and rulings in cases. Public access to Montgomery court records is a great way to track the progress of legal lawsuits in the county. Moreover, these records promote transparency and accountability in the court system, ensuring clear decisions and fair administration of justice.

Are Court Records Public in Montgomery County?

Yes. Chapter 132 of North Carolina's public records law (NCPRL) states that the public may obtain copies of Montgomery County public records for free or at minimal cost unless otherwise specifically provided by law. Court records come under the broad definition of public record in (G.S. 132-1) and therefore, most disputes about the release of court records are resolved under the public records law.

The following are court documents that Chapter 132 of the law specifically exempts from disclosure:

• Settlement documents in cases involving medical malpractice actions against public hospital facilities (G.S. 132-1.3).
• Records of criminal intelligence information compiled by public law enforcement agencies (G.S. 132-1.4).
• Arrest and search warrants that have been returned by law enforcement agencies may be withheld when sealed by court order (G.S. 132-1.4(k)).

There are statutes other than the public records law that address the confidentiality of certain court records in Montgomery County. A number of these statutes concern juvenile proceedings in district court.

Montgomery County Court Records Search

Interested persons can search for Montgomery County Court Records at any of the following offices or resources:

• The Montgomery County Clerk’s Office
• The North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts (Remote Public Access Program)
• The North Carolina Judicial Branch's eCourts system
• The Register of Deeds Office
• Third-party court record online resource.

Montgomery County Courts

The Montgomery County court system is made up of two types of courts; the Superior Court and District Court. Below is a list of courts in Montgomery County, including locations and other details:

Montgomery County Superior Court
108 East Main Street
P.O. Box 527, Troy, NC 27371
Phone: (910) 571-3700.

Montgomery County District Court
108 East Main Street
P.O. Box 527, Troy, NC 27371
Phone: (910) 571-3700
Phone: (704) 986-7012 (Family Court)

Montgomery County Criminal and Civil Records

Montgomery County Criminal Records are public records and may include information on arrests, convictions, and criminal charges. It may also contain details of inmates and their detention, which are part of Montgomery Arrest records. The County Clerk of Court maintains and keeps criminal court records, including Montgomery County Arrest Records.

Individuals can access information on criminal cases in the North Carolina court system by visiting the public, self-service terminal available at the Montgomery County Court Clerk's office. Requesters can use the terminal to search for cases by defendant name, case number, or victim or witness name. Paper copies of court documents are made available for a fee.

The North Carolina Judicial Branch's eCourt Portal allows the public and registered users to access court information in the county. Users can conduct smart search by party name, record number, citation number, attorney name, and other details. Furthermore, users may search for court dates and hearings and make payments through the online portal.

The N.C. Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC) Remote Public Access program (RPA) also offers access to criminal and civil court data in Montgomery County. RPA offers two options for access to data, which include Online access (real-time) and Extracts (bulk data). Examples of the information available in ACIS and VCAP are criminal records, infractions, tax liens, evictions, and judgments. The fee for one time connection is $495, which is non refundable and includes two user IDs and two admin IDs.

Montgomery County Marriage Records

Montgomery County vital records, including birth, death, marriage, and divorce records, are public records. The PRL (G.S. 130A-93) allows certain persons such as couples, parents, legal representatives, and others to request a certified copy of vital records. However, uncertified copies are open to members of the public.

The Montgomery County Register of Deeds (RoD) records and issues certified copies of Montgomery County marriage records and certificates to eligible persons at the office in person. The office also provides a Search Online system for vital index, including marriage records. Eligible persons can complete a search using names, date, and party type.

The North Carolina Office of Vital Records (NCOVR) also provides copies of certified and uncertified Montgomery County marriage certificates from 1962 to the present. Individuals can order marriage certificates in person, online, by mail, or by phone. There is information required and fee to access different vital records in the county. The search and non refundable fee for a marriage certificate is $24.

Montgomery County Divorce Records

Montgomery County Divorce records or divorce judgements are public records and are available at the County Clerk's Office using a request form made available in person. However, the public can obtain a copy of divorce judgment online using the Public Records Request Form on the County Clerk’s website.

The NCOVR also provides copies of Alexander County divorce certificates from 1958 to the present. Individuals can order divorce certificates in person, online, by mail, or by phone at a non refundable fee of $24.

Montgomery County Birth Records

A birth record is a legal proof of a person's age and citizenship. It serves as a form of identification for official registrations and transactions in the county. Only eligible persons can access copies of Montgomery County birth records.

One can search and view birth records at the County Register of Deeds Office in person or online through the Search Online system for vital indexes. Alternatively, the NVOCR provides copies of Montgomery County birth certificates from 1913 to the present. Eligible individuals can order birth certificates following an adoption online at $24 and an additional copy at $15.

Individuals may also access certified and uncertified copies of birth certificates online and through mail. An online birth certificate request form is made available to access birth certificates in the county.

Montgomery County Death Records

Death records are legal documents that help one access pension benefits, life insurance claims, and estate settlements. Montgomery death records are public records but are only accessible to eligible persons. Individuals can search for these records at the Register of Deeds office in person and online using the Search Online system.

The NVOCR also provides copies of Montgomery County death certificates from 1930 to the present in person, online, and through mail. For death certificates dated before 1930, contact the North Carolina State Archives.

Individuals may also access certified and uncertified copies of Alexander County death certificates online and through mail. An online death certificate request form is made available to access death certificates in the county.

Montgomery County Probate Court Records

Montgomery County probate court records include wills, bonds, petitions, guardianships, and estate assets related to a deceased person. The Montgomery County Court Clerk’s office makes probate court information accessible to the public at the courthouse in person. The eCourt portal ensures that the public and registered users can access online court information in the county.

Montgomery County Property Records

The Register of Deeds office provides records of real estate ownership and transfers, including deeds, deeds of trust, plats, satisfactions, cancellations, survey images, and other property documents.

The Search Online system provides real property indexes using search criteria such as names, page, index type, party type, book type, and date range. However, not all records are available online and so in-person or mail requests may be necessary.

Montgomery County Court Records Online

Third-party websites like Northcarolinacourtrecords.us provide easy access to public records like Montgomery Court Records. With these online sites, interested persons can conveniently access court information from any location in the county. Moreover, its user-friendly interface helps users easily search for specific court case information by inputting the most basic details. As a non-government-owned website, there are downsides to using this resource. Court information made available on this platform is from different sources and may be less accurate or incomplete.