Rule 13 – Discovery Depositions

(a)By Agreement. In criminal cases either party may take the deposition of any witness, other than the defendant, by agreement of the parties and with the assent of the witness, except as prohibited by statute. (b)Finding by Court. The court in its discretion may...

Rule 35 – Trial Management Conference

(I) Jury Trials(a) In every case scheduled for jury trial, the court shall schedule a Trial Management Conference which shall take place within 14 days before jury selection, or at such other time as the court shall order. At the Conference, parties will be present or...

Rule 12 – Discovery

(a)Circuit Court-District Division. (1) At the defendant’s first appearance before the court, the court shall inform the defendant of his or her ability to obtain discovery from the State. Upon request, in misdemeanor and violation-level cases, the prosecuting...

Rule 11 – Pleas

(a)Circuit Court-District Division . (1)Violations. A plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a violation may be accepted by the court without formal hearing unless the violation carries a statutorily enhanced penalty upon a subsequent conviction subjecting the defendant...

Rule 33 – Arbitration by Agreement

(a)Cases for Arbitration. Subject to RSA 542, non-criminal disputes will be assigned to arbitration upon agreement of the parties or as mandated by a written contractual provision. (b)Submission of Dispute to Arbitration. (1) Prior to the commencement of any lawsuit,...