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New Hampshire Restraining Order Laws (2026): How to Get a Domestic Violence Protective Order
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In New Hampshire, a Domestic Violence Protective Order under RSA 173-B can be obtained the same day by any person who has experienced abuse by a family member, household member, or intimate partner. A final order lasts up to one year initially and can be renewed for up to five years at a time.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For confidential help 24/7, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (text START to 88788).
Types of restraining orders in New Hampshire
New Hampshire provides two primary civil-court tracks for protection. The first is the Domestic Violence Protective Order under RSA 173-B, which is available to people who have suffered abuse by a family member, household member, or current or former intimate partner. This order can address a wide range of conduct including physical assault, threats, stalking, harassment, and interference with freedom of movement.
The second track is the Stalking Protective Order under RSA 633:3-a, enforced through the Circuit Court. This order does not require any relationship between the petitioner and the respondent. A person who is being stalked by a stranger, a neighbor, or a colleague may petition for a stalking protective order without meeting the relationship threshold required under RSA 173-B.
Courts may also issue criminal bail orders in cases that involve arrest, which can provide immediate no-contact conditions while criminal proceedings are pending. These are distinct from the civil protective-order process.
Who can get a restraining order in New Hampshire?
For the RSA 173-B Domestic Violence Protective Order, the petitioner must have a qualifying relationship with the respondent. The law covers current and former spouses, current and former cohabitants (people who have lived together), persons related by consanguinity (blood) or affinity (marriage), and persons who are currently or have previously been involved in a romantic relationship. Notably, the statute explicitly states that the romantic relationship does not need to have been sexually consummated at any point.
Minor children who reside in the household with the defendant are excluded from the consanguinity/affinity category but can still be listed as protected parties in many circumstances. A parent protecting children will generally include them in the petition.
For the Stalking Protective Order under RSA 633:3-a, no relationship with the stalker is required. Any person who can show they have been stalked under the statutory definition may petition the Circuit Court regardless of whether they know the respondent personally.
How to file for a restraining order in New Hampshire
Petitions for a Domestic Violence Protective Order are filed with the Circuit Court, which has both a District Division and a Family Division with concurrent jurisdiction over RSA 173-B matters. The correct division to use may depend on the county and whether related family cases (divorce, parenting rights) are already pending in a particular division. Court staff can help direct petitioners to the right location.
Filing is free under New Hampshire law. RSA 173-B:3, III provides that no filing fee or fee for service of process shall be charged for a petition or response under that section, and that the plaintiff or defendant may proceed without legal counsel. The same paragraph directs that either a peace officer or the sheriff's department serve process. Petitioners should not be turned away because of an inability to pay.
Completing the petition forms can feel overwhelming, especially in a crisis. Court self-help centers are available at New Hampshire Circuit Court locations and can assist petitioners in understanding the forms. Local domestic-violence advocates also provide free, confidential assistance: the New Hampshire Domestic Violence Hotline (1-866-644-3574) and crisis organizations such as HAVEN and Cross Roads House can connect people with advocates who can accompany them to court.
Temporary vs. final orders: how long they last
New Hampshire has two types of temporary protection before a full hearing. The first is an emergency telephonic order, which a petitioner can request by phone when the court is open. This order is valid only until the close of the next regular court business day, giving the petitioner a short window to appear in person. The second is an in-person ex parte temporary order, which remains in effect until the standard hearing required by RSA 173-B:3, VII(a): within 30 days of the petition's filing or within 10 days of service on the respondent, whichever is later. Separately, the respondent may file a written request to contest the ex parte order, in which case the court must hold a hearing on that request within 3 to 5 business days, and that expedited hearing can itself serve as the final hearing (RSA 173-B:4, I).
The final order issues after a hearing at which both parties may appear and present evidence. The court has authority to issue a final Domestic Violence Protective Order and to set its terms. When the respondent contests the order, ask a New Hampshire family lawyer for a free case evaluation on presenting your evidence at that hearing (attorney advertising).
| Order Type | Duration |
|---|---|
| Emergency telephonic order | Until close of next regular court business day |
| Ex parte temporary order | Pending standard hearing (30 days from filing or 10 days from service, whichever is later); or, if the respondent requests a contest hearing, within 3-5 business days |
| Final order (initial) | Up to 1 year |
| First renewal | Up to 1 additional year |
| Subsequent renewals | Up to 5 years each, at court discretion |
The renewal process requires the plaintiff to file a request before the order expires. Courts have discretion to grant renewals; a showing that the threat or risk continues is helpful but the standard is generally not onerous for subsequent renewals.
Firearms and a New Hampshire protective order
When a New Hampshire court issues a Domestic Violence Protective Order, it is required to direct the respondent to relinquish all firearms and ammunition to a peace officer. This surrender is mandatory upon issuance of the order, not discretionary. The respondent is also prohibited from purchasing, receiving, or possessing any deadly weapon or firearm for the entire duration of the order.
In addition to the state-level prohibition, any qualifying final protective order triggers the federal firearm ban under 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(8). Under federal law, a person subject to a qualifying civil protective order may not possess any firearm or ammunition in or affecting commerce. Violating the federal ban is a felony under federal law regardless of what the state order says.
Anyone with questions about whether a specific order triggers the federal ban, or about the process for surrendering firearms, should contact the court or a local attorney. Respondents who are firearm owners and do not comply with a surrender order may face additional criminal exposure.
What happens if someone violates the order?
Violating a New Hampshire Domestic Violence Protective Order is a criminal offense under RSA 173-B:9. A first violation is a Class A misdemeanor, which carries a maximum penalty of up to 1 year in jail and a fine of up to $2,000. New Hampshire law also provides that charges brought under RSA 173-B may not be reduced to lesser offenses under the general penalty reduction provision at RSA 625:9, meaning the misdemeanor classification is preserved.
RSA 173-B:9, IV adds an enhancement, but it turns on a prior conviction, not on uncharged incidents. It applies to a person convicted under RSA 173-B:9, III, or convicted in another jurisdiction of violating a protective order enforceable in New Hampshire, who within 6 years of that conviction or of completing the sentence for it, whichever is later, commits and is convicted of one or more offenses involving abuse. When it applies, the subsequent offense may be charged one step higher: a class B felony as a class A felony, a class A misdemeanor as a class B felony, a class B misdemeanor as a class A misdemeanor, and a violation as a class B misdemeanor. There is no enhancement if the subsequent offense is already a class A felony or an unclassified felony.
Arrest is mandatory, not optional. RSA 173-B:9, I(a) provides that when a defendant violates a temporary or permanent protective order, peace officers shall arrest the defendant and ensure that the defendant is detained until arraignment, with a narrow exception where a judge orders an alternative to detention because temporary detention would jeopardize the defendant's health. The same paragraph provides that such arrests may be made within 12 hours without a warrant upon probable cause, whether or not the violation is committed in the presence of a peace officer. That 12-hour window is a practical reason to report a violation right away rather than waiting. After an arrest, the officer must seize any firearms and ammunition the defendant controls, owns, or possesses, along with any deadly weapon used or threatened during the violation. If someone violates an order, the protected person should call 911 immediately and also report the violation to the court that issued the order. Keeping documentation of violations, such as screenshots of messages or records of unwanted appearances, can support both a police report and a motion to the court.
This article is general legal information, not legal advice, and it is not a safety plan. Protective-order rules vary by state and change. If you are in danger, call 911. For help with your specific situation, contact your local court's self-help center, a domestic-violence advocate, or a licensed attorney.
Related pages
For a full overview of how protective orders work nationwide, visit the Restraining Order Laws by State hub.
Documenting harassment and abuse can support your petition. The New Hampshire recording laws page explains the rules for recording conversations in the state.
More New Hampshire Laws
- New Hampshire Child Custody Laws
- New Hampshire Divorce Laws
- New Hampshire GPS Tracking Laws
- New Hampshire Self-Defense Laws
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a restraining order in New Hampshire?
You file a petition for a Domestic Violence Protective Order at the Circuit Court in your county. Bring any documentation of the abuse (photos, texts, medical records). Court self-help centers can help you complete the forms. Filing is free: RSA 173-B:3, III bars any filing fee or fee for service of process. If you are in immediate danger, you may also call police, who can assist in obtaining an emergency telephonic order.
How long does a restraining order last in New Hampshire?
An initial final order lasts up to 1 year. The first renewal adds up to 1 more year. Subsequent renewals can be granted for periods of up to 5 years each at the court's discretion. Emergency telephonic orders last only until the close of the next court business day. Ex parte temporary orders remain in effect until the standard hearing, held within 30 days of filing or 10 days of service, whichever is later, unless the respondent requests to contest the order, which gets a hearing within 3 to 5 business days.
How much does a restraining order cost in New Hampshire?
Filing a petition for a Domestic Violence Protective Order is free. RSA 173-B:3, III provides that no filing fee or fee for service of process shall be charged for a petition or response, and that either a peace officer or the sheriff's department serves process. There is no cost to the petitioner.
Can I get a restraining order without a police report?
Yes. A police report is not required to file for a Domestic Violence Protective Order under RSA 173-B. You file directly with the Circuit Court and describe the abuse in your petition. A police report can support your petition, but courts also accept other evidence including photos, medical records, and witness statements.
Does a restraining order take away gun rights in New Hampshire?
Yes. When a New Hampshire court issues a DVPO, it must order the respondent to surrender all firearms and ammunition to a peace officer. The respondent is also prohibited from possessing or acquiring any firearm or deadly weapon for the duration of the order. The federal ban under 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(8) also applies to qualifying final orders.
What happens if the abuser violates the order?
Violating a New Hampshire protective order is a Class A misdemeanor under RSA 173-B:9, III, carrying up to 1 year in jail and fines up to $2,000. Under RSA 173-B:9, I(a), peace officers shall arrest the defendant and hold the defendant until arraignment, and that arrest may be made within 12 hours without a warrant on probable cause, whether or not an officer witnessed the violation. If the order is violated, call 911 immediately and report the violation to the issuing court.
What is the difference between a restraining order and an order of protection in New Hampshire?
In New Hampshire, the primary civil order for domestic-violence victims is called a Domestic Violence Protective Order (not an 'order of protection,' which is terminology used in other states such as New York). The RSA 173-B order is the state's domestic-violence track. A Stalking Protective Order under RSA 633:3-a is the separate track for stalking victims with no relationship to the abuser. Both are civil court orders with similar enforcement mechanisms.
Updates
Corrected the legal authority for free filing to New Hampshire RSA 173-B:3, III, clarified that the 6-year penalty enhancement requires a prior conviction rather than prior uncharged violations, and added the mandatory-arrest rule and 12-hour warrantless arrest window under RSA 173-B:9, I(a).
Corrected the description of New Hampshire's ex parte hearing timeline: the 3-to-5-business-day mechanism is an optional hearing the respondent can request to contest the order (and it can serve as the final hearing), not a mandatory waiting period before a separate 30-day hearing; the standard hearing deadline is 30 days from filing or 10 days from service, whichever is later. Also fixed a dead self-help citation link.
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New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, TITLE XII PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE, CHAPTER 173-B PROTECTION OF PERSONS FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
§ 173-B:5Relief.In forcecited in 2 of our articles
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 shall direct the defendant to relinquish to the peace officer any and all firearms and ammunition in the control, ownership, or possession of the defendant, or any other person on behalf of the defendant for the duration of the protective order. Other relief may include: (a) Protective orders: (1) Restraining the defendant from abusing the plaintiff. (2) Restraining the defendant from entering the premises and curtilage where the plaintiff resides, except when the defendant is accompanied by a peace officer and is allowed entry by the plaintiff for the sole purpose of retrieving personal property specified by the court. (3) Restraining the defendant from contacting the plaintiff or entering the plaintiff's place of employment, school, or any specified place frequented regularly by the plaintiff or by any family or household member.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-09-10 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at gc.nh.gov
Cited in 75 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2025
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Gray v. Kelly (Supreme Court of New Hampshire 2010, 161 N.H. 160)“…uding resolving disputes regarding personal property. See RSA 173-B:5,1(b)(3) (Supp. 2009). In this case, bot…”
- Walker v. Walker (Supreme Court of New Hampshire 2009, 158 N.H. 602)“…final domestic violence protective order. See RSA 173-B:5 (Supp. 2008). We affirm. The rec…”
- Fisher v. Minichiello (Supreme Court of New Hampshire 2007, 155 N.H. 188)“…contains an enumerated list of prohibited conduct, we read RSA 173-B:5 to require that a trial court must make…”
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§ 173-B:4Temporary Relief.In forcecited in 2 of our articles
I. Upon a showing of an immediate and present danger of abuse, the court may enter temporary orders to protect the plaintiff with or without actual notice to defendant. The court may issue such temporary orders by telephone or facsimile. Such telephonically issued orders shall be made by a circuit court judge to a law enforcement officer, shall be valid in any jurisdiction in the state, and shall be effective until the close of the next regular court business day. Such orders shall be returnable to the circuit court where the plaintiff resides or to which the plaintiff has fled, unless otherwise ordered by the issuing judge. If non-telephonic temporary orders are made ex parte, the party against whom such relief is issued may file a written request with the clerk of the court and request a hearing on such orders. Such hearing shall be held no less than 3 business days and no more than 5 business days after the request is received by the clerk. Such hearings may constitute the final hearing described in RSA 173-B:3, VII.
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Cited in 20 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2024
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- McCarthy v. Wheeler (Supreme Court of New Hampshire 2005, 152 N.H. 643)“…hone through the Lebanon District Court (Sadler, J.). See RSA 173-B:4,1 (2002). On August 13, McCarthy filed…”
- Paul v. Sherburne (Supreme Court of New Hampshire 2006, 153 N.H. 747)“…rte temporary order of protection against Paul. See id:, RSA 173-B:4,1 (2002). A final hearing on the merits…”
- Gray v. Kelly (Supreme Court of New Hampshire 2010, 161 N.H. 160)“…e protection for victims of domestic violence. See, e.g., RSA 173-B:4 (2002) (providing for temporary ex par…”
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§ 173-B:3Commencement of Proceedings; Hearing.In force
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 the pendency of the action and of the facts alleged against the defendant shall be given to the defendant, either personally or as provided in paragraph III. The plaintiff shall be permitted to supplement or amend the petition only if the defendant is provided an opportunity prior to the hearing to respond to the supplemental or amended petition. All petitions filed under this section shall include the home and work telephone numbers of the defendant, if known. Notice of the whereabouts of the plaintiff shall not be revealed except by order of the court for good cause shown. Any answer by the defendant shall be filed with the court and a copy shall be provided to the plaintiff by the court. II. (a) The minority of the plaintiff shall not preclude the court from issuing protective orders against a present or former intimate partner, spouse, or ex-spouse under this chapter.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-29 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at gc.nh.gov
Cited in 46 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2025
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Fisher v. Minichiello (Supreme Court of New Hampshire 2007, 155 N.H. 188)“…edural requirement exists in addition to the requirement of RSA 173-B:3, I, that the facts alleged against the…”
- Susan Achille v. George Achille, Jr. (Supreme Court of New Hampshire 2015, 167 N.H. 706)“…s following the filing of a domestic violence petition, see RSA 173-B:3, VII (2014), is designed to protect onl…”
- McCarthy v. Wheeler (Supreme Court of New Hampshire 2005, 152 N.H. 643)“…lure to hold a hearing within the time limits prescribed by RSA 173-B:3, VII (2002) and RSA 173-B:4,1. The Tria…”
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§ 173-B:9Violation of Protective Order; Penalty.In force
I. (a) When the defendant violates either a temporary or permanent protective order issued or enforced under this chapter, peace officers shall arrest the defendant and ensure that the defendant is detained until arraignment, provided that in extreme circumstances, such as when the health of the defendant would be jeopardized by the temporary detention, a judge in response to a request by the arresting law enforcement officer or agency, may order an alternative to detention pending arraignment. Such arrests may be made within 12 hours without a warrant upon probable cause, whether or not the violation is committed in the presence of a peace officer. (b) Subsequent to an arrest, the peace officer shall seize any firearms and ammunition in the control, ownership, or possession of the defendant and any deadly weapons which may have been used, or were threatened to be used, during the violation of the protective order.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-29 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at gc.nh.gov
Cited in 19 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2024
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- State v. Kousounadis (Supreme Court of New Hampshire 2009, 159 N.H. 413)“…25:11, V (2007), and violation of a protective order, see RSA 173-B:9, III (2002). He was sentenced under RSA…”
- State v. Samuel Pennock (Supreme Court of New Hampshire 2015, 168 N.H. 294)“…by a jury of felony simple assault, see RSA 631:2-a (2007); RSA 173-B:9, IV (2014), and the denial by the Super…”
- State v. Moussa (Supreme Court of New Hampshire 2012, 164 N.H. 108)“…ing. The defendant’s indictments, however, also reference RSA 173-B:9, IV (c), dealing with violations of dom…”
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New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, TITLE LXII CRIMINAL CODE, CHAPTER 633 INTERFERENCE WITH FREEDOM
§ 633:3-aStalking.In forcecited in 3 of our articles
I. A person commits the offense of stalking if such person: (a) Purposely, knowingly, or recklessly engages in a course of conduct targeted at a specific person which would cause a reasonable person to fear for his or her personal safety or the safety of a member of that person's immediate family, and the person is actually placed in such fear; (b) Purposely or knowingly engages in a course of conduct targeted at a specific individual, which the actor knows will place that individual in fear for his or her personal safety or the safety of a member of that individual's immediate family; or (c) After being served with, or otherwise provided notice of, a protective order pursuant to RSA 173-B, RSA 458:16, or paragraph III-a of this section, or an order pursuant to RSA 597:2 that prohibits contact with a specific individual, purposely, knowingly, or recklessly engages in a single act of conduct that both violates the provisions of the order and is listed in paragraph II(a). II. As used in this section: (a) "Course of conduct" means 2 or more acts over a period of time, however short, which evidences a continuity of purpose.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-29 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at gc.nh.gov
Cited in 94 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2025
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Fisher v. Minichiello (Supreme Court of New Hampshire 2007, 155 N.H. 188)“…Madaline Minichiello, appeals a stalking final order, see RSA 633:3-a (Supp.2006), issued against her by the…”
- State v. Gubitosi (Supreme Court of New Hampshire 2005, 152 N.H. 673)“…si, appeals his conviction for one count of stalking, see RSA 633:3-a, 1(a) (Supp. 2004), following a jury tr…”
- State v. Weeks (Supreme Court of New Hampshire 1996, 141 N.H. 248)“…o challenges the constitutionality of the stalking statute, RSA 633:3-a (Supp. 1995). We affirm. *249 In Nov…”
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United States Code Title 18
§ 922Unlawful actsIn forcecited in 72 of our articles
It shall be unlawful— for any person— except a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer, to engage in the business of importing, manufacturing, or dealing in firearms, or in the course of such business to ship, transport, or receive any firearm in interstate or foreign commerce; or except a licensed importer or licensed manufacturer, to engage in the business of importing or manufacturing ammunition, or in the course of such business, to ship, transport, or receive any ammunition in interstate or foreign commerce; for any importer, manufacturer, dealer, or collector licensed under the provisions of this chapter to ship or transport in interstate or foreign commerce any firearm to any person other than a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector, except that— this paragraph and subsection (b)(3) shall not be held to preclude a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector from returning a firearm or replacement firearm of the same kind and type to a person from whom it was received; and this paragraph shall not be held to preclude an individual from mailing a firearm owned in compliance…
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Cited in 40,024 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
In the courts (editorial summary, independently checked):Section 922(g)(1) bars a felon from possessing a firearm, and the Supreme Court cases in this line turn on sentencing, not on the ban. Taylor v. United States (1990) and Shepard v. United States (2005) held that whether prior convictions enhance a 922(g) sentence under 924(e) is decided from offense elements and limited plea records.
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- United States v. Booker (Supreme Court of the United States 2004, 543 U.S. 220)“…e Johnson with one crime (say, illegal gun possession, see 18 U. S. C. § 922 (g)) and Jackson with another (say, ban…”
- Almendarez-Torres v. United States (Supreme Court of the United States 1998, 523 U.S. 224)“…cidivism an offense element in such circumstances. But cf. 18 U. S. C. § 922 (g)(1) (prior felony conviction an elem…”
- Taylor v. United States (Supreme Court of the United States 1990, 495 U.S. 575)✓Taylor pleaded guilty to felon-in-possession under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) and had two Missouri burglary convictions; the Court held that 'burglary' in the § 924(e) enhancement attached to a § 922(g) conviction means generic burglary judged by the prior statute's elements.
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New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, TITLE LXII CRIMINAL CODE, CHAPTER 625 PRELIMINARY
§ 625:9Classification of Crimes.In forcecited in 19 of our articles
I. The provisions of this section govern the classification of every offense, whether defined within this code or by any other statute. II. Every offense is either a felony, misdemeanor or violation. (a) Felonies and misdemeanors are crimes. (b) A violation does not constitute a crime and conviction of a violation shall not give rise to any disability or legal disadvantage based on conviction of a criminal offense. III. A felony is murder or a crime so designated by statute within or outside this code or a crime defined by statute outside of this code where the maximum penalty provided is imprisonment in excess of one year; provided, however, that a crime defined by statute outside of this code is a felony when committed by a corporation or an unincorporated association if the maximum fine therein provided is more than $200. (a) Felonies other than murder are either class A felonies or class B felonies when committed by an individual. Felonies committed by a corporation or an unincorporated association are unclassified.
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Cited in 65 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- State v. Samuel Pennock (Supreme Court of New Hampshire 2015, 168 N.H. 294)“…shall not include incarceration or probation”); see also RSA 625:9, IV(b) (2007) (defining a class B misde…”
- State v. Morrill (Supreme Court of New Hampshire 1983, 123 N.H. 707)“…ed the sum of $500. In 1971, the legislature enacted RSA 625:9, under which every offense defined with…”
- State v. Woods (Supreme Court of New Hampshire 1995, 139 N.H. 399)“…es that his violation is not a “criminal” act because under RSA 625:9, 11(b) (1986), a violation is not a “cr…”
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Sources and References
- New Hampshire RSA 173-B, Protection of Persons from Domestic Violence(gc.nh.gov).gov
- New Hampshire RSA 633:3-a, Stalking(gc.nh.gov).gov
- New Hampshire Judicial Branch: Orders of Protection and Restraining Orders(courts.nh.gov).gov
- New Hampshire RSA 173-B:3, Commencement of Proceedings; Hearing (no filing fee or service fee; hearing within 30 days of filing or 10 days of service)(gc.nh.gov)
- New Hampshire RSA 173-B:9, Violation of Protective Order; Penalty (mandatory arrest, 12-hour warrantless arrest window, class A misdemeanor, 6-year enhancement)(gc.nh.gov)
- New Hampshire RSA 173-B:5, Relief (terms of a protective order, duration, renewal, firearm relinquishment)(gc.nh.gov)