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Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 161-C:17

  • Commissioner: means the commissioner of the New Hampshire department of health and human services, or his designee or authorized representative. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 161-C:2
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Responsible parent: means the natural or adoptive parent of a dependent child. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 161-C:2
The commissioner may release a support lien or order to withhold and deliver on all or part of the property of the responsible parent or return seized property without liability, if the commissioner deems adequate an assurance of payment or if the collection of the debt will be facilitated. The release or return shall not operate to prevent further action to collect from same or other property.