Gates County Courthouse - District#1

Gates is a county rich in history, home to a large section of the Great Dismal Swamp. Runaway slaves would hide there, somehow braving the mosquitos, snakes and other wildlife this area of the state boasts. Gates County's courthouse stands proudly in the centre of aptly named Gatesville, wherein many trials and tribulations have been experienced by the citizens of the county.

The current Clerk of Court for Gates county is Nell Wiggins. The Clerk of Court is elected by the people every 4 years. The Clerk of Court is responsible for keeping the following; Infractions, misdemeanors, felonies, civil records, wills, adoption records, and juvenile records. The current cost of court for Gates County is $121.00.