New Hampshire Public Records

• Where can I find, in New Hampshire, access to the requirements of the Open Records Law?
  RSA Chapter 91-A is one place to look it up; here is a link to a table of contents dealing with access to governmental records and meetings. http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/vi/91-a/91-a-mrg.htmThe instructions to request public records on some forms from the individual agency also will offer a good picture of what is required when making the request. You can also get information about the records open to the public directly from the department first. They are supposed to be along legal guidelines, and each can have different laws applying to them—usually, it's the line between public and private records.
• Where can I find in New Hampshire if state police conduct criminal record searches based on an arrestee's fingerprints, and do criminal reports include arrest records?
  Look up "Support Services Bureau Criminal Records Unit," and you will see information about the criminal report's coverage. The first paragraph mentions that it includes arrests and dispositions of individuals charged with a criminal offense in New Hampshire. I couldn't tell if arrests alone show up or only when they've resulted in a case and convictions. However, the webpage claims that it is the only source for an individual's complete criminal history for all of New Hampshire. There are fingerprint-based searches that can be conducted from the same webpage.
• Where can I find contact information for a friend and whether she is alive or dead in New Hampshire?
  You can look up relatives if you've hit a dead end. Some private companies provide an address match of the subject you're searching for and a list of possible relatives. You will need to use your judgment when looking around, but the information is free, and you can gather helpful information. When looking up records, the full name, including the middle name, if available, will be an essential part of your investigation. The date of birth is also helpful, which you may be able to see for free. As you go, you'll pick up more information to expand your search.
• Where can I find in New Hampshire, someone's arrest record?
  A few bits of information are essential in getting arrest reports, such as which police department made the arrest. The more you know about the arrest, the easier it will be to find out about it. Did the arrest result in a conviction where it can be found in court records? Is it a recent arrest where inmate lists from individual police departments would show some details? If the person is currently in the department of correction's custody, you can use the New Hampshire DOC's inmate locator. You won't need a location as the entire state is searched at once. The only information you will need to begin is a partial first and last name.
• Where can I find in New Hampshire if an arrested stalker is still in police custody?
  Try an inmate search; if the conviction was a long time ago with a sentence to a state facility, the New Hampshire Department of Corrections (DOC) Inmate Locator has a free search; there may be more throughout local departments, such as Belknap county, where they have an online inmate search.
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• New Hampshire Criminal Records:
  Where and How to Request Criminal Record Checks.
• New Hampshire Court Records:
  Criminal cases, civil filings, divorces, bankruptcy and judgments.
• New Hampshire Arrests:
  Apprehended individuals in custody or recently released by police.
• New Hampshire Warrant Records:
  Names and information of wanted persons by sheriffs and police departments.
• New Hampshire Most Wanted:
  Photos and description of fugitives wanted by law enforcement agencies.
• New Hampshire Sex Offenders:
  Location and information of convicted sex offenders and predators by neighborhood.
• New Hampshire Prison and Jail Inmates:
  Database of available photos and details of jailed inmates in custody.
• New Hampshire Official Website:
  Government department official public web-portal.
• New Hampshire Open Public Record Act:
  Laws supporting public's right to inspect government documents.
• New Hampshire Public Records Request:
  A written request form inquiring about a public record may be used in finding specific files - the more descriptive, the more likely the record will be found.
• New Hampshire Birth Records:
  Certified or informational copy requests from official departments.
• New Hampshire Marriage Records:
  Date and location of marriage, name of groom and bride.
• New Hampshire Divorce Records:
  Certified divorce decrees, family law cases and court rulings.
• New Hampshire Death Records:
  Death index, certificate and proof of death documents.
• New Hampshire Military Records:
  Military background from all five branches of service.
• New Hampshire Missing People:
  Photos, description and available details of persons reported missing to law enforcement.
• New Hampshire Cold Cases:
  Unsolved cold cases by law enforcement agencies still on record.
• New Hampshire Elected Officials:
  Names and contact information and public press releases of members elected to office.
• New Hampshire Driver License Records:
  Statewide information of drivers, vehicles, registrations and licensing procedures.
• New Hampshire Constitution:
  Political processes, amendments, proposals adopted by the state legislature, legal and political organizations.
• New Hampshire Health Department Inspections:
  Public health food safety, violations, retail or wholesale facilities, reports and enforcement.

• Total Violent Crime:
  2,074
• Murder And Nonnegligent Manslaughter:
  33
• Rape:
  590
• Robbery:
  313
• Aggravated Assault:
  1,138
• Total Property Crime:
  16,442
• Burglary:
  1,717
• Larceny Theft:
  13,832
• Motor Vehicle Theft:
  893

• Information About People and Demographics

• Total population of persons residing within the state
  1,316,470
• Estimate of the state's total residency
  1,235,791
• Percentage change of the total resident population
  7%
• Net change of residents' total population
  80,684
• Complete count of statewide resident population
  1,235,786
• Population estimate of residents less than 5 years of age
  74,689
• Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 5 years of age
  6%
• Estimate of residents that are less than 18 years of age
  289,071
• Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 18 years of age
  22%
• Percentage estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
  14%
• Estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
  179,247
• Total estimate percentage of female residents
  51%
• State's white resident population
  1,236,050
• State's black resident population
  15,035
• State's American Indian and Alaska Native resident populations
  3,150
• State's Asian resident population
  28,407
• State's Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander resident population
  384
• Statewide resident population of two or more races
  21,382
• Statewide resident population of Hispanic or Latino origin
  36,704
• Non Hispanic white resident population
  1,215,050
• Statewide percentage of white residents
  94%
• Statewide percentage of black residents
  1%
• Statewide percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native residents
  0%
• Statewide percentage of Asian residents
  2%
• Statewide percentage of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
  0%
• Statewide percentage of Two or more races
  2%
• Statewide percentage of Hispanic or Latino Origin
  3%
• Statewide percentage of non Hispanic white
  92%

• Vital Statistics

  Births and deaths occurring in New Hampshire
• Births
  14,168
• Deaths
  10,303
• Infant death occurring within the state of persons one year of age or less
  76
• Percentage of persons with the same residence of one year or more
  86%

• Resident Background Information

  Education and background history of New Hampshire Residents
• Percentage of foreign born population in the state
  5%
• Percentage of residents 5 years of age and older that speak languages other than English at home
  8%
• Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with high a school education or higher
  91%
• Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with bachelor's degree or higher
  32%
• Total number of Veterans
  124,688

• Current Housing and Real Estate Data

  Households located in New Hampshire
• Average time spent commuting to work for person 16 years and over not working from their personal residence
  25 Min
• Housing unit estimates
  600,090
• Net change of housing units estimates
  53,070
• Housing unit estimates - percentage change
  10%
• Percentage of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
  73%
• Median value of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
  $253,000
• Percentage of housing in structure of multi dwelling units
  25%
• Total number of households
  502,201
• Average size of households
  3

• New Hampshire Employment Data

  Income, earnings and payrolls of people residing within the State
• Per capita income in the past 12 months in dollars adjusted to inflation
  $30,640
• Statewide income of median households in New Hampshire
  $60,734
• Percentage of persons living in poverty
  9%
• The personal income of persons employed
  $54,640
• Per capita income of persons employed
  $41,639
• Labor force of civilian workers
  742,132
• The unemployment of the civilian labor force
  46,942
• The rate of unemployed civilian labor force
  6%
• Employment of person relating to all industries
  848,016
• Net change of employment in all industries
  63,177
• People employed by the government
  94,169
• Earnings by persons working in all industries
  39,708,802
• Average earnings per job in all industries
  46,826
• Number of private non farm establishments
  38,906