Carroll County Superior Court cases in Carroll County, Ossipee, NH
Carroll County Superior Court in Ossipee, NH, is the state Superior Court (trial court of general jurisdiction) for Carroll County. It conducts jury and bench trials, convenes the grand jury, and handles felony criminal prosecutions from indictment through trial and sentencing. On the civil side, it hears civil actions of any monetary amount, including contract and tort claims, real property disputes, and requests for equitable or injunctive relief. Routine misdemeanors, violations, traffic offenses, family matters (divorce, parenting, juvenile), and probate cases are handled by the New Hampshire Circuit Court's District, Family, and Probate Divisions, not by the Superior Court.
Carroll County Superior Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Superior Court |
| County: | Carroll |
| Street Address: | 96 Water Village Rd. |
| City: | Ossipee |
| Zip Code: | 3864 |
| Phone: | 855-212-1234 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.courts.state.nh.us/courtlocations/carrsupedir.htm |
| Parking: | A large parking lot is located directly in front of the courthouse. Please DO NOT park in the parking spots closest to the courthouse unless you have a handicapped parking permit. |
| Directions: | From Dover, Portsmouth area north, take Route 16. Turn left before the Ossipee House of Pizza onto Route 171. Follow Route 171 to the intersection of 28. Go through the intersection and continue on for about one mile to the Carroll County Courthouse which is a brick building on the right. The Superior Court is on the third floor.From the North (Conway, Berlin), take Route 16 South. Turn right just before the Hannaford's Plaza onto Route 28. Go about 2 miles to blinking light. Turn right onto Route 171. Go about a mile, and the Carroll County Courthouse is a brick building on the right. The Superior Court is on the third floor. From Concord, Manchester, Nashua, take Route 28 North. Follow Route 28 North to Wolfeboro and take a right to remain on Route 28. Follow Route 28 for about 11 miles to a blinking light. Take a left at the blinking light onto Route 171. Go about a mile, and the Carroll County Courthouse is a brick building on the right. The Superior Court is on the third floor.From the west—Lebanon/Keene, take Interstate 89 or Route 101 to Interstate 93 to Concord. Follow directions from Concord. From Littleton, take Interstate 93 South to Ashland Exit 24. Take Route 25 through Moultonboro. At intersection of Routes 16 & 25 take Route 16 South. At intersection of Routes 16 & 28 take Route 28 South. At the intersection of Routes 28 & 171 turn right onto Route 171. Go about a mile, and the Carroll County Courthouse is a brick building on the right. The Superior Court is on the third floor. |
| Restrictions: | There is a dress code for jurors. Do not wear torn clothing, shorts, cut-offs, tee shirts, tank tops or clothing with slogans or written expressions. Your clothes should be neat, clean and comfortable. |
| Forms & Filing: | https://www.courts.nh.gov/resources/forms-and-fees |
| Divisions / Services: | https://www.courts.nh.gov/our-courts/superior-court |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | https://www.courts.nh.gov/our-courts/superior-court/daily-docket |
| Jury Service: | https://www.courts.nh.gov/jurors |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Carroll-County-Clerk-of-Superior-Court/133827403335008 |
| Linkedin: | https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigail-albee-38897b9/ |
| ADA: | Mary Ann Dempsey, ADA Coordinator |
| ADA Phone: | 603-271-9904 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | mdempsey@courts.state.nh.us |
| Special Access: | Under state and federal law, a service animal is allowed to accompany a disabled individual in all areas of the building where court users are normally allowed to go. Please be advised that a service animal is a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. “Comfort,” “therapy,” or “emotional support” animals do not meet the definition of a service animal because they have not been trained to do work or perform a specific task related to a person’s disabilities. |
| About / Additional Info: | There are 11 Superior Courts throughout the State of New Hampshire. Each county is represented by one Superior Court, with the exception of Hillsborough County, which has two courts, a northern and southern location. |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carroll_County_Court_House_(New_Hampshire) |
Services and Case Types Handled in Carroll County Superior Court
Carroll County Superior Court serves as the county's general-jurisdiction trial court. It handles:
- Criminal: felony cases and related misdemeanors; arraignments, motions, trials, and sentencing.
- Civil: contract, tort, real-property, and other disputes; injunctions and declaratory relief.
- Family law: divorce, custody, support, and contempt matters.
- Protective orders: intake, temporary orders, and hearings for family-violence, stalking, or similar civil protection.
- Appeals: certain reviews from lower courts, where authorized.
Public-facing services include:
- Case filings and docket management (e-filing/in-person through the Clerk).
- Court hearings and trial scheduling; ADR/mediation referrals when available.
- Jury services: summons, orientation, voir dire, and juror support.
- Calendars, records, and certified copies; payment of court fees and fines through the Clerk.
- Access accommodations (interpreters and ADA requests).