Person County
Person County was founded in 1792 and named after Thomas Person. Roxboro serves as both the largest community and the county seat. The county covers about 392.3 square miles of land and has an approximate population of 39,097 residents. The Person County court system consists of a Superior Court and a District Court.
The Person County Superior Court is one of the oldest courts in North Carolina, and it has general jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases. It handles cases involving felonies, family issues, and civil cases in which the contested amount is more than $25,000. Additionally, the court hears appeals from the District Court on misdemeanors and infractions cases. The Person County District Court has authority over juvenile cases, divorce, child support, civil cases involving less than $25,000, misdemeanors, and infractions.
Court records in Person County are official documents generated by court officials during legal proceedings within the county. These records include motions, affidavits, notices, evidence, and court orders. The Person County Clerk of Courts is responsible for maintaining court records. Common types of court records in Person County include the following:
- Juvenile Court Records
- Family Court Records
- Criminal Court Records
- Probate Court Records
- Civil Court Records
- Traffic Court Records
In Person County, court records are open to the public under the North Carolina Public Records Law. Hence, county residents have the right to inspect or copy court records. However, sealed records, adoption records, and juvenile records are classified as confidential. These records may be restricted from public disclosure unless the requester has a judicial order. Record seekers may search and request court records through the Person County Government Open Records portal or in person by visiting the courthouse at:
Person County Superior Court
105 Main Street
Roxboro, NC 27573
Phone: (336) 503-5200
Fax: (336) 503-5229
