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Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

The most populous county in New Hampshire, Hillsborough County has a population of over 422,700 and its county seats are Manchester and Nashua. Hillsborough County trial court system consists of Superior Courts, Circuit Court District Divisions, Circuit Court Probate Divisions, and Circuit Court Family Divisions. Although the county's Superior Courts are normally limited to hearing issues that fall outside the purview of other courts, they have comprehensive authority over all civil and criminal cases. Certain categories of criminal, juvenile, and civil cases are within the limited jurisdiction of District Courts. A majority of probate cases, certain real estate cases, and certain juvenile matters fall under the jurisdiction of Probate Courts. Juvenile and domestic relations cases are handled by Family Courts.

Hillsborough County Superior Courts, in Manchester and Nashua, handle the most serious matters, including felonies, jury trials, and significant civil claims. They also tackle family law issues and appeals from lower courts. The Hillsborough County Circuit Court District Divisions address less serious matters like misdemeanors, small claims, and specific civil cases. These divisions also handle domestic violence protection orders and some property disputes. Its Circuit Court Probate Division handles wills, estates, trusts, guardianships, adoptions (excluding private adoptions) in most cases, and other matters related to managing the deceased's property and affairs. Finally, the Hillsborough County Circuit Court Family Divisions specialize in domestic relations and juvenile cases, encompassing divorce, child custody, support, adoption (excluding private adoptions), delinquency, child welfare, and domestic violence protection. They also handle guardianships of minors, though cases involving a minor's estate go to Probate Court.

The 9,180 cases the Hillsborough County court system handles annually are a good indicator of the county's evolving legal system. The county is also a great example of the value of having an efficient judicial system, with a crime rate of 2,174 per 100,000 population. Court records in Hillsborough County are maintained electronically by the New Hampshire Judicial Branch. To access these records, members of the public can use the Case Access Portal and register. Keep in mind that records are accessible in district division civil, small claims, name change, and estate matters filed in the Circuit Court; they are also available in criminal and civil cases filed in the Superior Court.

In summary, the Hillsborough County court system is committed to upholding justice in a range of legal proceedings and is a crucial component of the county government. The county can handle a variety of cases because of its diverse judicial system, which consists of Superior Courts, Circuit Court District Divisions, Circuit Court Probate Divisions, and Circuit Court Family Divisions.

Hillsborough County, NH - Courthouses

Hillsborough County Superior Court North

Court Type: Superior Court
Street Address: 300 Chestnut St.
Website URL: https://www.courts.state.nh.us/courtlocations/hillsupedir.htm
Phone: 855-212-1234
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Judge: Hon. Diane M. Nicolosi
Clerk: W. Michael Scanlon, Esq.
Parking: You received a parking permit with your summons. Please detach and visibly display it through the windshield on the passenger side of your vehicle. You may park free in any legal public parking place in the City. You may also park free at the Victory Parking Garage located on Amherst and Vine Streets. Please make sure to also display your permit through the windshield when parking in the garage. This permit is valid Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM and only while in attendance in Court. Use of the permit at any other time is prohibited and subject to a ticket by the City.Meter or posted permit parking is NOT ALLOWED in the Federal Building Pine Street Lot, The Lake Avenue Parking Lot (across from the SNHU Arena) or in The Radisson Hotel Parking Garage. PARKING BEHIND THE COURTHOUSE IS ALSO STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
Directions: From Nashua: Take Everett Turnpike North to Exit 5. At the bottom of the ramp take a right onto Granite Street and go East to Elm Street. Turn left onto Elm Street and go three blocks North to Merrimack Street. Turn Right onto Merrimack Street and go one block to Chestnut. The Courthouse is on the right on the corner of Chestnut and Merrimack Streets. From Concord and the north: Take Interstate 93 South. After toll booth pick up I-293 to Manchester. Take first exit off I-293, Amoskeag Bridge Exit. Follow the exit ramp as it curves up to the right and merges with traffic. Get into the right lanes and bear right around the Holiday Inn. Go across the bridge to the traffic light. Take a right onto Elm Street and go South to the center of Manchester. Once downtown look for City Hall on your right. Merrimack Street will be at the next set of lights. Turn left onto Merrimack Street and go one block to Chestnut Street. The Courthouse is on the right on the corner of Chestnut and Merrimack Streets.From Keene: Take Route 101 East to Manchester. In Bedford, at the junction of Routes 101 and 114 turn right and stay on Route 101. Go 1½ miles to entrance ramp for I-293 North to Manchester and Concord. Go North on I-293 and from this point follow the FROM NASHUA directions. From Portsmouth: Take Route 101 West to Manchester. Route 101 joins I-93 just outside of Manchester. Follow I-93 North to Exit 8 (Wellington Road). Turn right and continue on Wellington Road which merges with Bridge Street. Go West on Bridge Street for 14 blocks. One block after Pine Street, turn left onto Chestnut Street. Go South on Chestnut Street for 8 blocks. The Courthouse is on the right on the corner of Chestnut and Merrimack. From Salem: Take I-93 North to Exit 8 (Wellington Road). From this point, follow the FROM PORTSMOUTH directions.
Restrictions: There is a dress code for jurors. Do not wear torn clothing, shorts, cut-offs, tee shirts, tank tops or clothing with slogans or written expressions. Your clothes should be neat, clean and comfortable.
Forms & Filing: https://www.courts.nh.gov/resources/forms-and-fees
Divisions / Services: https://www.courts.nh.gov/our-courts/superior-court
Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: https://www.courts.nh.gov/our-courts/superior-court/daily-docket
Jury Service: https://www.courts.nh.gov/jurors
Languages: Multiple
ADA: Mary Ann Dempsey, ADA Coordinator
ADA Phone: 603-271-9904
ADA Fax / Email: mdempsey@courts.state.nh.us
Special Access: Under state and federal law, a service animal is allowed to accompany a disabled individual in all areas of the building where court users are normally allowed to go. Please be advised that a service animal is a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. “Comfort,” “therapy,” or “emotional support” animals do not meet the definition of a service animal because they have not been trained to do work or perform a specific task related to a person’s disabilities.
About / Additional Info: There are 11 Superior Courts throughout the State of New Hampshire. Each county is represented by one Superior Court, with the exception of Hillsborough County, which has two courts, a northern and southern location.
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Hillsborough County Superior Court South

Court Type: Superior Court
Street Address: 30 Spring St.
Website URL: https://www.courts.state.nh.us/courtlocations/hillsupedir.htm
Phone: 855-212-1234
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Judge: Hon. Jacalyn A. Colburn
Clerk: Amy M. Feliciano
Parking: The Elm Street Parking Garage is available for use by jurors. You should have received a parking permit with your summons for use in the garage on the third and fourth floors only.
Directions: From the north, there are two ways to travel:1) Take Interstate 93 South to Interstate 293 South. Follow Interstate 293 to the F.E. Everett Turnpike (Route 3). Take Exit 5E off the Everett Turnpike. At the end of the ramp, take a right and head East on Route 111 (Kinsley Street). Go by St. Joseph’s Hospital. Go through two sets of lights. Get into the middle lane at the third set of lights and go straight through. Go by the Hitchcock Clinic at the next set of lights. Get in right lane, go past the Post Office and Courthouse will be on the right (across from a church).2) Take Interstate 93 South to Interstate 293 South. Follow Interstate 293 to the F.E. Everett Turnpike (Route 3). Take Exit 7E off the Everett Turnpike. At the end of the ramp, take a right and head East on Amherst Street. Go by Holman Stadium, and then you’ll come to a set of lights at Main Street. Take a right (down hill) onto Main Street. Go to the 5th set of lights ( you will pass City Hall on your right). Take a left onto Hollis Street (Route 111 East). Take first left onto Spring Street at the next set of lights. Get in right lane, go past the Post Office and the Courthouse will be on the right (across from a church).From the south: Take F.E. Everett Turnpike North to Route 111 East (Exit 5). Head East on Route 111 (Kinsley Street). Cross Main Street (So. NH Regional Med. Ctr. Is on right) onto Spring Street. Once on Spring Street go past Post Office and the Courthouse will be on the right (across from a church). From the east: Take Route 111 West to Spring Street. Turn right onto Spring Street, go past the Post Office and the Courthouse will be on the right (across from a church).From the west: Take Route 101-A (Amherst Street) East to Main Street. Bear right onto Main Street. At 5th set of lights turn left onto E. Hollis Street. Take first left onto Spring Street. Get in right lane, go past the Post Office and the Courthouse will be on the right (across from a church).
Restrictions: There is a dress code for jurors. Do not wear torn clothing, shorts, cut-offs, tee shirts, tank tops or clothing with slogans or written expressions. Your clothes should be neat, clean and comfortable.
Forms & Filing: https://www.courts.nh.gov/resources/forms-and-fees
Divisions / Services: https://www.courts.nh.gov/our-courts/superior-court
Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: https://www.courts.nh.gov/our-courts/superior-court/daily-docket
Jury Service: https://www.courts.nh.gov/jurors
Languages: Multiple
ADA: Mary Ann Dempsey, ADA Coordinator
ADA Phone: 603-271-9904
ADA Fax / Email: mdempsey@courts.state.nh.us
Special Access: Under state and federal law, a service animal is allowed to accompany a disabled individual in all areas of the building where court users are normally allowed to go. Please be advised that a service animal is a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. “Comfort,” “therapy,” or “emotional support” animals do not meet the definition of a service animal because they have not been trained to do work or perform a specific task related to a person’s disabilities.
About / Additional Info: There are 11 Superior Courts throughout the State of New Hampshire. Each county is represented by one Superior Court, with the exception of Hillsborough County, which has two courts, a northern and southern location.
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Hillsborough County, NH - Sheriff's Office

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

Location Type: Sheriff's Office
Street Address: 329 Mast Road
Phone: 603-627-5610
Fax: 603-627-5634
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website URL: http://hcnh.org/Departments/Sheriffs-Office-Main
Jail/Corrections: http://hcnh.org/Departments/Department-of-Corrections
Sex Offenders: https://business.nh.gov/nsor/
Police Reports: http://hcnh.org/Portals/0/SO/ANNUAL%20REPORT%202020.pdf?ver=LqLSFijgeDUHYm-8U8Ub6A%3d%3d
Sheriff: Christopher D. Connelly
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HCSONH/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/hcsonh
About/Additional Info: The Office of the Sheriff performs a variety of duties; fugitive apprehension and warrant investigations; directed proactive law enforcement patrols; transportation to and custody and control of prisoners scheduled to appear in the two (2) Hillsborough County Superior Courts as well as six (6) Circuit Courts within Hillsborough County; transportation of individuals experiencing a mental health condition requiring emergency hospitalization; rendition of fugitives from justice who have fled the state; assistance to local police agencies; criminal investigations; court security; service of civil process, including domestic violence and family court issues; Emergency Communications Center (24 hours a day, seven days a week).
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