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Kelly Stanfield Carter is a wife and mother. She studied at Rockingham Community College.

Kelly has decades of courtroom experience.

Kelly Stanfield Carter has spent her career putting people first. With decades of courtroom experience and a heart for service, she s the steady, knowledgeable leader Rockingham County deserves.

Has 27 years of experience in the Clerk of Superior Court system, managing staff, handling estates and guardianships, and working with attorneys, judges, and the public.

- Has 27 years of experience in the Clerk of Superior Court system, managing staff, handling estates and guardianships, and working with attorneys, judges, and the public.

Legal Experience

Seeks to protect and preserve "your most sensitive records."

Wants to lead critical legal hearings that impact families and property

- Seeks to protect and preserve "your most sensitive records."
- Wants to lead critical legal hearings that impact families and property

Judicial Administration

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Kelly Stanfield Carter

The Clerk of Superior Court is elected in each county through a partisan election for a four-year term. The Clerk has five main responsibilities:
- Probate Judge: Handles 46 types of actions, including managing estates, guardianship proceedings, and appointing personal representatives.
- Court Administrator: Oversees the administration of the court.
- Record Keeper: Files, processes, and maintains all cases and documents submitted to the court.
- Financial Manager: Manages the collection, investment, and distribution of money from court fees and traffic citations.
- Employee Manager: Supervises a team ranging from 5 to over 200 employees.


Oversees the county's probate court, judicial administration, records, and finances.