In-Person Court Operations Continue to be Restored
New Hampshire courts are working to restore normal operations. As of May 18, all courts (Supreme, Superior, and Circuit) are open to the public for court business. Your court hearing may still be telephonic or by video, so please read any court documents thoroughly. While all courthouses will be open to the public, obtaining forms and information on our website is encouraged as is e-filing. Learn what court-related services are available, and the COVID-19 precautions and protocols still in place at:
- Final Amended Emergency Order (May 14, 2021)
- Judicial Branch COVID-19 Update and Resources page
- Emergency Rental Assistance Program FAQs
What to Know before Coming to a New Hampshire Courthouse
- In-person access
- Media Access
- Face coverings requirements
- Use of e-filing or drop boxes
- Required 14-day quarantine for litigants, lawyers, and visitors who have traveled internationally
- Public access to jury trials
- Video Webex Hearings
Call: For questions related to Superior Court or Circuit Court cases, please call 1-855-212-1234. For questions related to Supreme Court, please contact the clerk’s office at (603) 271-2646.
Updates on current operations: For the latest orders governing proceedings in each court, including answers to Frequently Asked Questions and the resumption of jury trials, see the NHJB COVID-19 Response page.
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- To call the Trial Court Information Center: from outside the US/Canada use:
603-415-0162.
From inside the US: call toll free:
1-855-212-1234
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