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Home » US Law » 2022 New Hampshire Revised Statutes » Title LXII - Criminal Code » Title 632-A - Sexual Assault and Related Offenses

Section 632-A:1 – Definitions.

    632-A:1 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. "Actor" means a person accused of a crime of sexual assault. I-a. "Affinity" means a relation which one spouse because of marriage has to blood relatives of the other spouse. I-b. "Genital openings" means the internal or external genitalia including, but not limited to, the vagina, labia […]

Section 632-A:10-a – Penalties.

    632-A:10-a Penalties. – Notwithstanding RSA 651:2, and except where an extended term is sought as provided in RSA 651:6: I. A person convicted of aggravated felonious sexual assault under: (a) RSA 632-A:2, I( l) shall be sentenced in accordance with subparagraph (b) and paragraphs II-V and may be sentenced to lifetime supervision under paragraph […]

Section 632-A:10-b – HIV Testing.

    632-A:10-b HIV Testing. – I. The state shall administer to any person convicted of any offense under this chapter, except violations of RSA 632-A:10 or RSA 632-A:19, a test to detect in such person the presence of the etiologic agent for acquired immune deficiency syndrome. I-a. The results of such test shall be disclosed […]

Section 632-A:10-c – Limitations on Civil Actions.

    632-A:10-c Limitations on Civil Actions. – I. In this section "victim" means a person alleging to have been subjected to aggravated felonious sexual assault as defined in RSA 632-A:2, felonious sexual assault, as defined in RSA 632-A:3 or sexual assault as defined in RSA 632-A:4. The term "victim" shall include the parent, guardian, or […]

Section 632-A:10-d – Female Genital Mutilation.

    632-A:10-d Female Genital Mutilation. – I. A person is guilty of a class A felony if: (a) The person knowingly circumcises, excises, or infibulates the whole or any part of the labia majora, labia minora, or clitoris of a female minor. (b) The parent, guardian, or other person legally responsible or charged with the […]

Section 632-A:2 – Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault.

    632-A:2 Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault. – I. A person is guilty of the felony of aggravated felonious sexual assault if such person engages in sexual penetration with another person under any of the following circumstances: (a) When the actor overcomes the victim through the actual application of physical force, physical violence or superior physical […]

Section 632-A:3 – Felonious Sexual Assault.

    632-A:3 Felonious Sexual Assault. – A person is guilty of a class B felony if such person: I. Subjects a person to sexual contact and causes serious personal injury to the victim under any of the circumstances named in RSA 632-A:2; or II. Engages in sexual penetration with a person who is 13 years […]

Section 632-A:4 – Sexual Assault.

    632-A:4 Sexual Assault. – I. A person is guilty of a class A misdemeanor under any of the following circumstances: (a) When the actor subjects another person who is 13 years of age or older to sexual contact under any of the circumstances named in RSA 632-A:2. (b) When the actor subjects another person […]

Section 632-A:5 – Spouse as Victim; Evidence of Husband and Wife.

    632-A:5 Spouse as Victim; Evidence of Husband and Wife. – An actor commits a crime under this chapter even though the victim is the actor’s legal spouse. Laws attaching a privilege against the disclosure of communications between husband and wife are inapplicable to proceedings under this chapter. Source. 1975, 302:1. 1981, 415:1, eff. Aug. […]

Section 632-A:6 – Testimony and Evidence.

    632-A:6 Testimony and Evidence. – I. The testimony of the victim shall not be required to be corroborated in prosecutions under this chapter. II. Prior consensual sexual activity between the victim and any person other than the actor shall not be admitted into evidence in any prosecution under this chapter. II-a. (a) Proffered evidence […]

Section 632-A:8 – In Camera Testimony.

    632-A:8 In Camera Testimony. – In the cases where the victim is under 16 years of age, the victim’s testimony shall be heard in camera unless good cause is shown by the defendant. The record of the victim’s testimony shall not be sealed and all other testimony and evidence introduced during the proceeding shall […]

Section 632-A:9 – Speedy Trial.

    632-A:9 Speedy Trial. – In any action under this chapter involving a victim 16 years of age or under or a victim 65 years of age or older, the court and the department of justice shall take appropriate action to ensure a speedy trial to minimize the length of time the victim must endure […]