Rule 31 – Annulments

by | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, New Hampshire

(a)General. As provided by law, a defendant who has been convicted of a crime capable of being annulled may apply to the court in which the defendant was convicted to annul the conviction. The same procedure may be followed to annul a record of arrest when a charge...

Rule 52 – Enforcement, Contempt, Arrest

by | May 14, 2021 | Civil Procedure, New Hampshire

(a)In General. Process to enforce a judgment for the payment of money shall be a Writ of Execution, unless the court directs otherwise. The proceedings on and in aid of execution shall be in accordance with applicable statutes. In aid of the judgment or execution, the...

Rule 30 – Probation Violation

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(a)Arrest. When a probation violation is lodged against a defendant, the violation of probation and supporting statement of facts signed under oath shall be filed electronically in the court with jurisdiction over the defendant without unreasonable delay. A person...

Rule 51 – Periodic Payments

by | May 14, 2021 | Civil Procedure, New Hampshire

(a) A judgment creditor seeking an order for weekly payments under RSA 524:6-a must file a motion with the court setting out specific grounds for relief. Issuance of a Writ of Execution need not be a preliminary step to the weekly payment process. (b) Upon the filing...

Rule 29 – Sentencing Procedures

by | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, New Hampshire

(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...