Belknap County, NH Arrests, Mugshots & Jail Records

Significant arrest records are maintained by the Belknap County Sheriff's Office. Interested individuals may obtain these records by hand-delivering or mailing the duly completed and signed Report Request Form to:

Belknap County Sheriff's Office

42 County Drive

Laconia, NH 03246

Many of Belknap County's arrest records are managed by the various Police Departments enforcing law, order, and public safety in the county. To request desired arrest records from relevant Police Departments keeping these records, interested persons may visit the Police Department's official websites. Record requestors may make their request by phone, mail, or in person.

Also, at the time of request, requestors must provide information such as the arrestee's full name and location of arrest. Arrest records requested from the Police Department normally cost between $0.25 and $5 per page. Some of the most active Police Departments in the county include:

• Laconia Police Department
• Belmont Police Department
• Gilford Police Department
• Tilton Police Department
• Meredith Police Department

The state's Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) is compiled and stored by the New Hampshire Police Criminal Records Unit. Residents interested in obtaining their criminal history records for certification, licensure, and employment purposes may request them online through the New Hampshire Criminal History Records Portal. Every CHRI requestor must schedule an appointment for electronic fingerprint capture through this portal.

To submit a request through the online platform, individuals must also provide their demographic details such as full name, maiden or nickname (if applicable), date of birth, and contact information. The Criminal Record Unit usually charges a $25 non-refundable copy fee per request, and the CHRI requestors must pay the fee through debit or credit card.

To search records of criminal cases heard by the Belknap Superior Court online, interested persons may visit the New Hampshire Judicial Branch Case Access Portal. Similarly, interested individuals may obtain copies of criminal court records by calling the Superior Court's Clerk at (855) 212-1234 or visiting the court in person at:

Belknap Superior Court

64 Court Street

Laconia, NH 03246

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