522:1 Authority for Test. – I. In a civil action in which paternity is a contested and relevant issue, the mother, child, and putative father shall submit to blood, tissue typing, and/or genetic marker tests which may include, but are not limited to, tests of red cell antigens, serum proteins, and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) […]
522:10 Repeal. – All acts or parts of acts which are inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter are hereby repealed. Source. 1953, 126:10, eff. April 29, 1953.
522:2 Selection of Experts. – The tests shall be made by experts qualified as examiners of blood, tissue types and/or genetic markers who shall be appointed by the court. The experts may be called by the court as witnesses to testify to their findings and, if called, shall be subject to cross-examination by the […]
522:3 Compensation of Expert Witnesses. – The compensation of each expert witness appointed by the court shall be fixed at a reasonable amount. It shall be paid as the court shall order. The court may order that it be paid by the parties in such proportions and at such times as it shall prescribe, […]
522:4 Effect of Test Results. – I. Tests taken pursuant to RSA 522:1 shall have the following effect: (a) If the court finds that the conclusion of all the experts, as disclosed by the evidence based upon the tests, is that the alleged father is not the parent of the child, the question of […]
522:4-a Admissible Evidence. – I. Evidence relating to paternity may include, but is not limited to: (a) An expert’s opinion concerning the time of conception. (b) Evidence of sexual intercourse between the mother and alleged father at any possible time of conception. (c) Medical, scientific, or genetic evidence relating to the alleged father’s paternity […]
522:5 Effect of Court’s Finding on Presumption of Legitimacy. – The presumption of legitimacy of a child born during wedlock is overcome if the court finds that the conclusions of all the experts, as disclosed by the evidence based upon the tests, show that the husband is not the father of the child. Source. […]
522:6 Applicability to Criminal Actions. – This chapter shall apply to criminal cases subject to the following limitations and provisions: (a) An order for the tests shall be made only upon application of a party or on the court’s initiative; (b) the compensation of the experts shall be paid by the county under order […]
522:7 Uniformity of Interpretation. – This chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact it. Source. 1953, 126:7, eff. April 29, 1953.
522:8 Severability Clause. – If any part of this chapter is declared invalid the remaining portion shall continue in full force and effect and shall be construed as being the entire act. Source. 1953, 126:8, eff. April 29, 1953.
522:9 Short Title. – This chapter may be cited as the Uniform Act on Blood Tests to Determine Paternity. Source. 1953, 126:9, eff. April 29, 1953.
