Yadkin County
Named after the Yakin River, Yadkin County was created in 1850 and has a population of 37,280 residents. It covers a land area of 335 square miles in the northwestern Piedmont region of North Carolina. The county's largest town and government seat is Yadkinville Town.
Yadkin County's trial courts comprise the Superior and District Courts. The Superior Court is the county's court of general jurisdiction, and it presides over all cases outside the scope of other trial courts in Yadkin County. It tries all felonies and civil claims for more than $25,000. Probate cases such as administration of decedents' estates, contested wills, and conservatorships are exclusive to the Yadkin County Superior Court. Unsatisfied litigants can appeal District Court judgments at the Superior Court.
Yadkin County's District Court decides minor criminal trials such as traffic offenses, misdemeanors, and ordinance violations. On the other hand, civil cases heard at the District Court include personal injuries, torts, mortgage foreclosures, and other financial disputes under $25,000. Yadkin County residents can resolve divorce cases, child custody, protective orders, and juvenile issues at the District Court. The Magistrate Division of the Yadkin County District Court typically resolves landlord-tenant issues and small claims for $10,000 or less.
The Superior Court Clerk maintains public records and files showing details of judicial proceedings in Yadkin County. Court records contain information on case filings, litigants' names, depositions, motions, and judgments. They are open to the public to ensure the Yadkin County judicial processes remain transparent and fair. According to the NC Public Records Act, the following court records should be publicly accessible:
- Criminal court records
- Small claims records
- Civil records
- Traffic records
- Probate records
- Family law records
Juvenile, mental health, and sealed court records are confidential in Yadkin County. As such, these records are available only to record owners and individuals who obtain special permissions from the court. Anyone can obtain copies of Yadkin County public court records via mail, phone, or in person at:
Yadkin County Clerk of Superior Court
101 South State Street
Yadkinville, NC 27055
Phone: (336) 679-3600
Alternatively, requesters can use the North Carolina eCourts Portal to find Yadkin County court records online. Note that the Superior Court Clerk may request copy or search fees before issuing court documents.
