Rockingham County Court Records

Much like all North Carolina court records, Rockingham County court records are legal documents that provide information on civil, criminal, and family law cases processed by the various courts in the county. These records document court proceedings, legal decisions, and the outcomes of cases, serving as an official record for future reference.

Interested parties can find the following information in court records:

• Particulars of the parties involved in a case.
• Pleadings, motions, rulings, and other court processes.
• Judgments, sentencing, and orders made by the court.
• Filing dates and case statuses.

Are Court Records Public in Rockingham County?

Under Section § 132-6 of the North Carolina Public Records Law, the public has the right to access court records in Rockingham County, as these are considered public records. No specific reason or statement of purpose is required to access these records, and they are generally open to any interested person. For example, if someone wants arrest records in the county, they simply have to contact the Sheriff’s Office, the record custodian.

However, certain records may be subject to restrictions. Some of them include:

• Written communications within the attorney-client relationship's scope regarding any claims, prosecution, defense, settlement, or litigation involving a governmental body or entity are protected (Section § 132-1.1).
• Records of criminal intelligence information compiled by public law enforcement agencies and records of investigations conducted by the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission (Section § 132-1.4).
• Sensitive public security information (Section § 132-1.7).
• Photographs and video or audio recordings made during an autopsy (Section § 132-1.8).
• Records that, because of their age or condition, could be damaged during inspection or copying may be subject to reasonable restrictions.
• Records which are expunged or sealed.

Rockingham County Court Records Search

All court records in Rockingham County can be accessed via public self-service terminals at the Clerk of Court's office where the case is being heard. Users can search by name, case number, victim/witness name, attorney, etc. Additionally, licensed data access is available through the Remote Public Access Program, which offers online remote access to civil and criminal court data. The fee schedule for online access to North Carolina court records includes a $495 non-refundable connection fee billed monthly (includes two user and admin IDs), $70 for each additional user ID, and $0.21 per transaction.

Rockingham County Courts

The North Carolina trial court system includes the Rockingham County Superior Court, the Rockingham County District Court, and the Business Court. The Superior Court has general jurisdiction over all cases, while the District Court handles civil claims under $25,000 and criminal cases like misdemeanors and infractions. The Business Court, a specialized division of the Superior Court, focuses on complex business cases involving significant corporate law issues. The courts in Rockingham County include:

Rockingham County Superior Court
170 Hwy 65, Reidsville, NC 27320
Mail: P.O. Box 127, Wentworth, NC 27375
Phone: (336) 634-6000

Rockingham County District Court
170 Hwy 65, Reidsville, NC 27320
Mail: P.O. Box 127, Wentworth, NC 27375
Phone: (336) 634-6000

Rockingham County Criminal Records

Individuals apprehended by law enforcement in Rockingham County are typically held at the Rockingham County Detention Center, which houses inmates pending trial. Persons seeking information on inmates may contact the detention center directly.

Rockingham County Detention Center,
170 North Carolina Highway 65,
Reidsville, NC 27320
Phone: (336) 634-3236
Fax: (336) 634-3230

Requesters may also look up information on these and previous inmates through the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Inmate Locator. Alternatively, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), the repository for criminal information for the state of North Carolina, offers personal criminal background checks and background checks on others.

Interested persons can also request a certified criminal record search by name through the Clerk of Superior Court at the courthouse. This search only covers records in Rockingham County and is not statewide. The requester must complete Form AOC-CR-314 and submit it with a $25 fee.

Note: Law enforcement agencies may use Rockingham County arrest records during criminal investigations.

Get Rockingham County Civil Court Records

Interested parties can access Rockingham County civil court records using the public self-service terminals at the Clerk of the Court's office where the case is heard. Additionally, licensed data access is available through the Remote Public Access Program, which offers online remote access to civil court records.

Rockingham County Marriage Records

The Register of Deeds’ Office maintains marriage records in Rockingham County. The Register issues and provides copies of marriage licenses. To obtain copies, a requester may visit the office in person or request records online via the online tool provided on the Register of Deeds website. The steps are:

1. Application: Fill out the Marriage Certificate Request Form and provide the required information to obtain a certified copy.
2. Payment: The interested person must enter credit card information for the processing of payment to access the record.
3. Receipt: After completing the above steps, the record will be mailed to the requester.

Register of Deeds,
170 NC HWY 65 Ste 150,
Reidsville, NC 27320.
Phone: (336) 342-8820
Fax: (336) 342-6209

Rockingham County Divorce Records

The Clerk of the Rockingham County Superior Court handles Rockingham County Divorce records. To obtain a copy of the record, a requester may visit the courthouse or contact the Superior Court Clerk's office.

Clerk of Superior Court
170 Hwy 65, Reidsville, NC 27320
Mail: P.O. Box 127, Wentworth, NC 27375
Phone: (336) 634-600

Rockingham Birth and Death Records

Record seekers can access birth and death certificates via the Register of Deeds’ Office. These records are restricted to individuals meeting eligibility requirements as per North Carolina law. The individuals who may request are the record subject, their spouse, sibling, child, parent, grandparent, grandchild or an authorized agent, attorney or legal representative of the person. On filling out the Birth Certificate Request Form or Death Certificate Request Form, such a person must provide proof of identity.

Rockingham County Probate Court Records

The Clerk of the Rockingham County Superior Court manages Rockingham County probate records. To access probate records, requesters can visit the courthouse in person or contact the Clerk’s office to obtain copies of the documents.

Clerk of Superior Court
170 Hwy 65, Reidsville, NC 27320
Mail: P.O. Box 127, Wentworth, NC 27375
Phone: (336) 634-600

Rockingham County Property Records

Rockingham County property records are maintained by and can be accessed from the Register of Deeds’ Office, including but not limited to Deeds, Deeds of Trust, and Power of Attorneys. To obtain copies, interested persons may visit the office in person or request them online via the land records search online tool provided on the Register of Deeds website. To use the Register of Deeds’ Office land records search tool, your computer must:

• Support a screen resolution of at least 1024 x 768.
• Use Internet Explorer for optimal performance.
• Allow cookies to be set by our site.
• Permit pop-ups from the Rockingham County Register of Deeds site.
• For TIFF file images, an Alternatiff viewer is recommended (instructions are available here), or requesters may view images as PDF files by checking the "Convert to PDF" box.

Rockingham County Court Records Online

Members of the public may be able to obtain civil and criminal court data through the Remote Public Access Program. Third-party websites, like northcarolinacourtrecords.us, may also offer a way to access to Rockingham County court records. Users can search cases by entering details such as case numbers, names, or dates and often view or download documents directly. However, third party platforms are not affiliated with government agencies and may contain outdated or inaccurate information.