Rule 27 – Disability of Judge

May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, New Hampshire

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. Crim. P. 27

Adopted effective January 1, 2016 in Strafford and Cheshire counties and July 1, 2016 in Belknap County.