Section 173-B:10 – Protection by Peace Officers.
173-B:10 Protection by Peace Officers. – I. Whenever any peace officer has probable cause to believe that a person has been abused, as defined in RSA 173-B:1, that officer shall use all means within reason to prevent further abuse including, but not limited to: (a) Confiscating any deadly weapons involved in the alleged domestic […]
Section 173-B:11 – Notice to the Victim.
173-B:11 Notice to the Victim. – I. Notwithstanding the peace officer’s obligations in RSA 173-B:9 and RSA 173-B:10, all peace officers shall give victims of abuse immediate and adequate notice of their right to go to the circuit court of their county to file a petition asking for protective orders against the abusive person […]
Section 173-B:12 – Emergency Care; Limitation and Liability.
173-B:12 Emergency Care; Limitation and Liability. – Any act or omission of any peace officer rendering emergency care or assistance to a victim of domestic violence including, but not limited to transportation, shall not impose civil liability upon the peace officer or the peace officer’s supervisors or employer if the care or assistance is […]
Section 173-B:13 – Orders Enforceable.
173-B:13 Orders Enforceable. – I. Any protective order issued under this chapter shall be effective throughout the state. II. Any protective order issued by any other state, tribal, or territorial court related to domestic or family violence, including an ex parte order, shall be deemed valid if the issuing court had jurisdiction over the […]
Section 173-B:14 – Orders of Support.
173-B:14 Orders of Support. – I. In any action determining the obligation of the obligor to support the obligee or the parties’ minor children including, but not limited to, actions for divorce pursuant to RSA 458; determination of parental rights and responsibilities pursuant to RSA 461-A; paternity pursuant to RSA 168-A; child support pursuant […]
Section 173-B:15 – Fund for Domestic Violence Grant Program.
173-B:15 Fund for Domestic Violence Grant Program. – A special fund for domestic violence programs is established. The sole purpose of the fund shall be to provide revenues for the domestic violence program established in RSA 173-B:16, and shall not be available for any other purpose. The state treasurer shall deposit all fees received […]
Section 173-B:16 – Grant Program Established.
173-B:16 Grant Program Established. – A grant program is established within the department for the allocation of grant money to New Hampshire programs which provide aid and assistance to victims of domestic violence. The grant program shall be funded by the fund established under RSA 173-B:15. Source. 1999, 240:3, eff. Jan. 1, 2000.
Section 173-B:17 – Duties of the Commissioner.
173-B:17 Duties of the Commissioner. – The commissioner shall: I. Administer the grant program established in RSA 173-B:16 through a coordinator. The costs of administration shall be covered by the fund, and shall not exceed 2 percent. II. Adopt rules, under RSA 541-A, relative to procedures under which interested New Hampshire programs may apply […]
Section 173-B:3 – Commencement of Proceedings; Hearing.
173-B:3 Commencement of Proceedings; Hearing. – I. Any person may seek relief pursuant to RSA 173-B:5 by filing a petition, in the county or district where the plaintiff or defendant resides, alleging abuse by the defendant. Any person filing a petition containing false allegations of abuse shall be subject to criminal penalties. Notice of […]
Section 173-B:4 – Temporary Relief.
173-B:4 Temporary Relief. – I. Upon a showing of an immediate and present danger of abuse, the court may enter temporary orders to protect the plaintiff with or without actual notice to defendant. The court may issue such temporary orders by telephone or facsimile. Such telephonically issued orders shall be made by a circuit […]