Rule 29 – Sentencing Procedures

(a)General . (1) Following a finding or verdict of guilty the court shall hold a sentencing hearing and impose sentence without unreasonable delay. Sentencing hearings in violation and misdemeanor cases shall take place immediately following the finding or verdict of...

Rule 28 – Communication with Jurors

(a)Before and During Trial. Before and during trial, no attorney, party or witness shall personally or through any agent converse or otherwise communicate with any juror or any member of the venire from which the jury will be selected. During trial, when the judge...

Rule 27 – Disability of Judge

If by reason of death or serious disability the judge before whom a jury trial has commenced is unable to proceed with the trial or post-verdict duties, another judge may perform those duties. If a manifest necessity requires it, a new trial shall be ordered. N.H. R....

Rule 26 – Presence of Counsel

After a case has been submitted to the jury and the jury has retired for deliberations, counsel shall not leave the courthouse without permission of the court. The court may permit counsel to leave the courthouse upon appropriate conditions. If counsel is absent from...

Rule 25 – Verdict

(a)Non-Jury Cases. The court shall return its verdict within a reasonable time after trial. (b)Jury Cases. The verdict shall be unanimous and shall be returned by the jury in open court. (c) Poll of Jury. When a verdict is returned and before it is recorded the jury...

Rule 24 – Trial Procedure

(a)Circuit Court – District Division (1)Opening Statements. Opening statements are not permitted in circuit court – district division trials except with permission of the court for good cause shown. When opening statements are permitted, the prosecution...