594:1 Definitions. – As used in this chapter: I. "Arrest" is the taking of a person into custody in order that he may be forthcoming to answer for the commission of a crime. II. "Felony" is any crime that may be punished by death or imprisonment in the state prison. Other crimes are "misdemeanors." […]
594:1-a Bailiffs and Court Security Officers. – I. Bailiffs and supreme court security officers responsible for court security shall have the powers of arrest provided in this chapter when performing their duties relating to court security. II. The sheriff, through the sheriff’s deputies and bailiffs, shall be responsible for court security and shall be […]
594:10 Arrest Without a Warrant. – I. An arrest by a peace officer without a warrant on a charge of a misdemeanor or a violation is lawful whenever: (a) He has probable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed a misdemeanor or violation in his presence; or (b) He has […]
594:10-a Notice of Arrest. – A peace officer making an arrest on complaints for felony, misdemeanor, or violation charges arising from the same facts or circumstances shall within 24 hours, excluding weekends and holidays or before a plea is accepted or entered in court, give notice in writing of all charges pending to the […]
594:11 Judge’s Order to Arrest. – Any justice of any court, upon view of a breach of the peace or other transgression of the law proper for his cognizance, or if necessary for the preservation of the peace, may command any officer or other person to arrest, bring before him, and detain the offender, […]
594:12 Duty to Obey. – Every officer or person, upon receipt of a command pursuant to RSA 594:11, may arrest and detain the offender. If the officer or person shall not obey such command, he shall be subject to the same penalty as for disobeying an officer. Source. RS 222:8. CS 237:8. GS 236:8. […]
594:13 Arrest on Improper Grounds. – If a lawful cause of arrest exists, the arrest will be lawful even though the officer charged the wrong offense or gave a reason that did not justify the arrest. Source. 1941, 163:7. RL 423:26.
594:14 Summons Instead of Arrest. – I. In any case in which it is lawful for a peace officer to arrest without a warrant a person for a misdemeanor or violation, he or she may instead issue to the person in hand a written summons in substantially the following form: The State of New […]
594:14-a Arrest Records. – I. For the purposes of this section, an " arrest record " means a record created by law enforcement personnel to document the arrest of an individual 17 years of age or older. Arrest records are "governmental records" as defined in RSA 91-A and subject to disclosure in accordance with […]
594:15 Notice of Arrest. – The officer in charge of a police station to which an arrested person is brought shall immediately secure from the prisoner, if possible, the name of the parent, nearest relative, friend or attorney with whom the prisoner may desire to consult, and shall immediately notify such relative, friend or […]
594:16 Conference With Friends or Counsel. – I. The officer in charge of a police station shall permit the prisoner to confer with his attorney at all reasonable times. II. Such officer shall establish regular visiting hours during which the prisoner shall be allowed to confer with relatives and friends. Source. 1917, 92:1. PL […]
594:17 Penalty. – A person who violates the requirements of this subdivision is guilty of a misdemeanor. Source. 1917, 92:2. PL 364:9. RL 423:9. RSA 594:17. 1977, 588:18, eff. Sept. 16, 1977.
594:18 Repealed by 1965, 158:2, eff. Aug. 15, 1965. –
594:18-a Release of Persons Arrested Without Warrant. – When a peace officer makes an arrest without a warrant, either he or his superior officer may release the person arrested instead of taking him before a district or municipal court if satisfied either that there is no ground for making a criminal complaint against such […]
594:19 Repealed by 1965, 158:2, eff. Aug. 15, 1965. –
594:19-a Detention of Person Arrested; With Warrant; Without Warrant. – I. Every officer making an arrest or holding a person in custody under a warrant shall take the accused to the court as directed in the warrant without unreasonable delay. II. An officer arresting a person without a warrant shall without unreasonable delay take […]
594:2 Questioning and Detaining Suspects. – A peace officer may stop any person whom the officer has reason to suspect is committing, has committed, or is about to commit a crime. An officer may request the person’s name and address, but the officer shall not arrest the person based solely on the person’s refusal […]
594:20 Repealed by 1965, 158:2, eff. Aug. 15, 1965. –
594:20-a Place and Time of Detention. – I. When a person is arrested with or without a warrant he or she may be committed to a county correctional facility, to a police station or other place provided for the detention of offenders, or otherwise detained in custody. The person shall be taken to appear […]
594:21 Repealed by 1965, 158:2, eff. Aug. 15, 1965. –
