Stokes County
Stokes County, located in the Piedmont region of north-central North Carolina, was founded in 1789 from Surry County and named after John Stokes. It spans 449.3 square miles of land and is the 54th largest county in North Carolina by total area, with a population of over 44,520 people. Danbury is the county's administrative hub.
The court system in Stokes County comprises Superior and District Courts. The Stokes County Superior Court has broad authority over most civil and criminal cases, primarily addressing matters beyond the reach of the District Court. This court oversees misdemeanor cases and civil disputes involving amounts exceeding $25,000. It also conducts jury trials for significant cases, including felonies and complex civil matters such as personal injury and property disputes. The Stokes County District Court has limited jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases. It handles traffic violations, misdemeanors, and infractions, as well as juvenile cases involving neglect, abuse, or delinquency. In civil matters, it addresses disputes involving amounts less than $25,000, domestic relations such as child custody and divorce, and small claims. Additionally, the District Court conducts preliminary hearings for felony cases before they advance to Superior Court.
Stokes County court records are official documents created during legal proceedings in the county's District and Superior Courts. These records include transcripts, motions, orders, and judgments generated during trials, hearings, and legal filings. Certain court records, including mental health records, sealed records, and juvenile records, are restricted from public access. However, Stokes County court records that may be accessed by the public include the following:
â— Civil Records
â— Probate Records
â— Traffic Records
â— Criminal Records
In Stokes County, the Clerk of Superior Court's Office is responsible for preserving records for both District and Superior Courts. Anyone seeking to access the county's court records may search through the North Carolina Judicial Branch online portal or in person by visiting the Stokes County courthouse at:
Stokes County Courthouse
P.O. Box 250
Danbury, NC 27016
Phone: (336) 593-4400
