Section 169-D:19 – Modification of Dispositional Orders.
169-D:19 Modification of Dispositional Orders. – Upon the motion of a child, parent, custodian, guardian, counsel, or the department alleging a change of circumstances requiring a different disposition, the court shall conduct a hearing and pursuant to RSA 169-D:17 may modify a dispositional order; provided that the court may dismiss the motion if the […]
Section 169-D:15 – Burden of Proof.
169-D:15 Burden of Proof. – The petitioner has the burden to prove the allegations in support of the petition beyond a reasonable doubt. Source. 1979, 361:2, eff. Aug. 22, 1979.
Section 169-D:16 – Release Pending Final Disposition.
169-D:16 Release Pending Final Disposition. – Following the adjudicatory hearing, custody pending the dispositional hearing shall be determined in accordance with RSA 169-D:13. Source. 1979, 361:2, eff. Aug. 22, 1979.
Section 169-D:9-d – Placement in a Qualified Residential Treatment Program.
169-D:9-d Placement in a Qualified Residential Treatment Program. – For any child placed in a qualified residential treatment program, as defined in the federal Family First Prevention Services Act of 2017, the court shall: I. Order an assessment to be completed within 30 days of placement by a qualified individual as defined by the […]
Section 169-D:10 – Release Prior to Initial Appearance.
169-D:10 Release Prior to Initial Appearance. – I. An officer taking a child into custody pursuant to RSA 169-D:8 shall release the child to a parent, guardian or custodian pending initial appearance; however, if a parent, guardian or custodian is not available upon taking the child into custody, the court shall be notified, thereupon […]
Section 169-D:10-a – Removal of Child From Home.
169-D:10-a Removal of Child From Home. – No child subject to a petition brought under this chapter shall be removed from his home unless: I. Clear and convincing evidence is presented to the court to show it is against the child’s best interest to remain in the home under the circumstances presented in such […]
Section 169-D:10-b – Child’s Welfare; Findings Regarding Removal.
169-D:10-b Child’s Welfare; Findings Regarding Removal. – I. The court shall, in its first court ruling that sanctions, even temporarily, the removal of a minor from the home, determine whether continuation in the home is contrary to the minor’s welfare. II. The court shall, within 60 days of a minor’s removal from the home, […]
Section 169-D:11 – Initial Appearance.
169-D:11 Initial Appearance. – I. An initial appearance shall be held not less than 24 hours nor more than 7 days from the filing of a legally sufficient petition. II. At the initial appearance, the court shall: (a) Advise the child in writing and orally of any formal charges; (b) Appoint counsel pursuant to […]
Section 169-D:12 – Appointment of Counsel; Waiver of Counsel.
169-D:12 Appointment of Counsel; Waiver of Counsel. – I. Absent a valid waiver, the court shall appoint counsel for the child at the time of the initial appearance. If the court believes that the minor has a cognitive, emotional, learning, or sensory disability, the court shall require the minor to consult with counsel. II. […]
Section 169-D:12-a – Repealed by 2020, 26:36, II, effective July 1, 2021.
169-D:12-a Repealed by 2020, 26:36, II, effective July 1, 2021. –