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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
173-B:18 Selection of Coordinator. – The commissioner shall be satisfied that the organization or agency chosen as the coordinator shall be qualified to provide at least those services listed in RSA 173-B:20. Source. 1999, 240:3, eff. Jan. 1, 2000.
173-B:19 Compensation for Coordinating Domestic Violence Grant Program. – Compensation for the functions and duties of coordinating the program shall not exceed 30 percent of the total revenues of the fund. Source. 1999, 240:3, eff. Jan. 1, 2000.
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 […]
173-B:20 Duties of Coordinator. – The coordinator shall be a statewide organization or agency which has demonstrated its ability, at a minimum, to: I. Serve as a clearinghouse for information relating to domestic violence. II. Conduct educational programs on domestic violence, both for the general public and for specialized interest groups, such as law […]
173-B:21 Criteria for Selection of Direct Service Grantees. – The coordinator shall use all of the following criteria for selecting grantees: I. A grantee’s ability to provide direct services to victims of domestic violence as follows: (a) Shelter or safe homes on a 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week basis. (b) A 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week switchboard for crisis calls. […]
173-B:22 Confidentiality. – All persons who are employed, appointed, or who volunteer under this chapter shall maintain confidentiality with regard to persons served by the coordinator and grantees and files kept by the coordinator and grantees, except for reasons of safety for other shelter residents or staff. Source. 1999, 240:3, eff. Jan. 1, 2000.
173-B:23 Referral. – Where centers are available, any law enforcement officer who investigates an alleged incident of domestic violence shall advise the person subject to such violence of the availability of programs from which that person may receive services. Source. 1999, 240:3, eff. Jan. 1, 2000.
173-B:24 Rights Reserved. – A person shall not be prejudiced by the court having jurisdiction under RSA 173-B for having left the residence or household with or without the children to avoid further domestic violence. Source. 1999, 240:3, eff. Jan. 1, 2000.
173-B:25 Severability. – If any provision of this chapter or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or applications, and to this end the provisions of this […]
173-B:26 Repealed by 2014, 107:5, eff. Nov. 1, 2014. –
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 […]
