Section 173-B:5 – Relief.
173-B:5 Relief. – I. A finding of abuse shall mean the defendant represents a credible threat to the safety of the plaintiff. Upon a showing of abuse of the plaintiff by a preponderance of the evidence, the court shall grant such relief as is necessary to bring about a cessation of abuse. Such relief […]
Section 173-B:5-a – Permissible Contact.
173-B:5-a Permissible Contact. – I. A protective order issued pursuant to RSA 173-B:4 or RSA 173-B:5 shall not be construed to prohibit an attorney, or any person acting on the attorney’s behalf, who is representing the defendant in an action brought under this chapter, or in any criminal proceeding concerning the abuse alleged under […]
Section 173-B:6 – Guardian Ad Litem.
173-B:6 Guardian Ad Litem. – In all proceedings under this chapter, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the interests of the children of either or both parties. The guardian ad litem may continue to serve after the final disposition of the case. Source. 1999, 240:3, eff. Jan. 1, 2000.
Section 173-B:7 – Minority Not a Preclusion for Services.
173-B:7 Minority Not a Preclusion for Services. – The minority of any individual seeking assistance from any domestic violence program, as defined by RSA 173-B:1, shall not preclude provision of such requested services. Source. 1999, 240:3, eff. Jan. 1, 2000.
Section 173-B:8 – Notification.
173-B:8 Notification. – I. A copy of any order made under this chapter which prohibits any person from abusing another shall be promptly transmitted to the local law enforcement agency having jurisdiction to enforce such order. II. Temporary orders shall be promptly served on the defendant by a peace officer. Subsequent orders shall be […]
Section 172-B:5 – Acceptance of Grants.
172-B:5 Acceptance of Grants. – The director is authorized to accept in the name of the state special grants or money or services from the federal or state governments or any of their agencies and may accept gifts to carry out the purposes of this chapter. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the […]
Section 173-B:1 – Definitions.
173-B:1 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. " Abuse " means the commission or attempted commission of one or more of the acts described in subparagraphs (a) through (h) by a family or household member or by a current or former sexual or intimate partner, where such conduct is determined to constitute a credible […]
Section 173-B:2 – Jurisdiction and Venue.
173-B:2 Jurisdiction and Venue. – I. The district division and the judicial branch family division of the circuit courts shall have concurrent jurisdiction over all proceedings under this chapter. II. If the plaintiff has left the household or premises to avoid further abuse, the plaintiff shall have the option to commence proceedings pursuant to […]
Section 172:11 – Repealed by 1979, 378:21, eff. June 23, 1979.
172:11 Repealed by 1979, 378:21, eff. June 23, 1979. –
Section 172:12 – Designated Receiving Facilities.
172:12 Designated Receiving Facilities. – If a client manifests both chemical dependency and psychiatric problems, he may be referred to a designated receiving facility of the department of health and human services on an inpatient basis. If admitted, the client shall be evaluated by a qualified mental health worker and substance abuse counselor for […]