Hillsborough County Superior Court Case Search

Hillsborough County Superior Court records consist of electronically filed and conventionally filed paper documents, as well as stenographic notes, transcripts, and other similar case-related documents preserved in the Court’s case file per court rules.

A typical Hillsborough County Superior Court record includes:

• The identity of the participants
• Pleadings
• Motions
• Complaints and answers
• Objections
• Defenses
• Allegations/Claims—counterclaims, cross-claims
• Exhibits

Unless specifically restricted, court records are open to members of the public for review and copying. Individuals may seek copies for research purposes or as a defense to a legal claim.

What Kinds of Cases Are Heard in the Hillsborough Superior Court?

The Hillsborough Superior Court has jurisdiction over felonies, including burglary, aggravated felonies, sexual assault, armed robbery, drugs, and murder. For civil cases, the Court adjudicates contract enforcement, real estate claims, torts, and other civil matters with a minimum claim of $1,500 in damages where a party requests a trial by jury. The Court also handles appeals from the Circuit Court District Division and has original jurisdiction over claims in which the damages claimed exceed $25,000. The Superior Court is the sole forum responsible for granting injunctive relief, where individuals request a court order to prevent specific actions.

Hillsborough County Superior Court

The Superior Court is a trial court with general jurisdiction to adjudicate and provide jury trials in civil and criminal matters. However, it typically handles cases beyond the jurisdiction of the Circuit Court Divisions. The Superior Court has jurisdiction to entertain appeals from the Circuit Court Divisions at any of its two branches, located in the northern and southern axes of the County.

The Clerk of the Superior Court is responsible for overseeing all functions necessary for the smooth operation of the court. As such, the Clerk schedules hearings, issues notices to appear and effectuates court orders such as summons to appear for court proceedings, arrest orders, and commitment orders.

The branches of the Superior Court in Hillsborough County are located at:

Hillsborough County Superior Court North
300 Chestnut Street
Manchester, NH 03101
Clerk of Court
Phone: (855) 212-1234

Hillsborough County Superior Court South
30 Spring Street
Nashua, NH 03060
Clerk of Court
Phone: (855) 212-1234

Hillsborough County Case Lookup

The general public can access case summaries of all e-filed case types (except Guardianships) via the New Hampshire Judicial Branch Case Access Portal with the following general steps:

• Open the menu button at the top of the page
• Select "Resources".
• Click on "Case Access Portal"
• To access the records, users must click "Register" at the top of the homepage to begin registration.
• Users will be will be promoted with an electronic registration form
• Complete each field of the form with the appropriate information and click "Next"
• Upon submission, users will be prompted with a notification — a verification link—via the email provided
• Click the link in the email for confirmation.
• Once done, a validation prompt will be sent to the Case Access Portal—click "Log in"
• After clicking "Log In," enter the email address as the username in the Username field, and provide the password to sign in.
• Before signing in, users will be prompted with the "Request Access Page" to select a role
• Select the "General Public" role and proceed
• Read and accept the terms
• After accepting the terms, click on "Submit".
• Users will receive an email notification that the access has been submitted. Click "Home" to continue.
• They will be promoted with another email notification that the Court has received the access request.
• Users are now free to search and view case summaries of all electronically filed documents.

Alternatively, complete and print the Superior Court Record Research Form. Mail the completed form along with an enclosed check payable to NHJB Central Processing Center to:

New Hampshire Judicial Branch Administrative Offices
Attention: Central Processing Center
1 Granite Place, Suite N400
Concord, New Hampshire 03301

OR

Deliver the form and fee in person on Monday through Friday, between 8 am – 4 pm, to:

New Hampshire Judicial Branch Administrative Offices
1 Granite Place, Suite N400
Concord, New Hampshire 03301

NOTE: The courts are closed on weekends or court holidays.

Each search typically costs up to $20.00 per name for the first five names or less and $5.00 for each additional name. Additionally, searches for cases prior to 1992 cost $20.00 per name for the first five names or less and $5.00 for each additional name. Instead of enclosing a check, users can indicate the card type, including the card number and expiration date, at the bottom section of the Records Research Form.

Hillsborough Superior Court Case Search by Name

To find a record, the researcher must be able to specify the record being sought. This typically involves providing details that sufficiently identify the record, such as the name of the party, the case number, and other relevant information. Court staff rely on this information to sift through the numerous records in their database and locate records with matching details.

Through the Advanced Filtering Search Feature, Case Access Portal users can include additional case-identifying details like case type, filing date, date of birth, judicial officer, and attorney name to refine search results further. However, the information must be accurately provided to avoid unsuccessful search results. When searching via mail or in person, court staff often charge an additional $25 for each name search that takes longer than the time required for a routine search.

Hillsborough Superior Court Docket Search

Court dockets, often electronic and in PDF format, provide a chronological list of all proceedings, filings, and hearings related to pending cases. They typically offer a case summary of all active cases. This include:

• The date, day, and time of the hearing
• The case status
• Case type
• The names of the participants —the parties, the counsel, the judge.
• Case number

To access to the Hillsborough Superior Court Docket:

• Visit the website and open the menu button at the top of the page
• Click "Our Courts"
• Select "Superior Court" from the court options
• Click "Daily Docket"

These resources provide helpful information to litigants and members of the public wishing to monitor unfolding events in a pending court case.

Lookup Hillsborough County Superior Court Online

Individuals who wish to access Hillsborough County Superior Court records remotely can refer to the New Hampshire Judicial Branch Case Access Portal. In addition, third-party sites like Newhampshirecourtrecords.us may provide a platform for accessing these records. These websites typically provide a straightforward and easy-to-use user interface. However, third-party sites operate independently of any government agency. As such, the accuracy of the information obtained on such platforms cannot be guaranteed.

Supreme Court vs. Superior Court

In Hillsborough County, the Superior Court operates as a trial court with general jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases. It is responsible for conducting trials, ruling on evidence, and issuing initial judgments. The Court's decisions are typically appealed to the state’s Supreme Court, the highest appellate court in New Hampshire. Nevertheless, it plays a crucial role in adjudicating cases at the local level.
In contrast, the Supreme Court serves as the highest appellate court and the court of last resort. It reviews decisions from lower courts to ensure consistency and proper application of the law. It does not conduct trials but hears appeals on critical statutory and constitutional issues.