New Hampshire Revised Statutes 169-B:31-c – Dispositions and Case Closure in Certain Cases
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I. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the court shall close all cases other than those involving serious violent offenses no later than 2 years after the date of adjudication. This section shall not apply if, with the assistance of counsel, the minor consents to continued jurisdiction.
II. In this section, “serious violent offenses” mean first degree murder, second degree murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, negligent homicide under N.H. Rev. Stat. § 630:3, II, first degree assault, second degree assault, except when the allegation is a violation of N.H. Rev. Stat. § 631:2, I(d), felonious sexual assault, aggravated felonious sexual assault, kidnapping, criminal restraint, robbery punishable as a class A felony, burglary while armed or involving the infliction of bodily harm under N.H. Rev. Stat. § 635:1, II, or arson punishable as a felony.
II. In this section, “serious violent offenses” mean first degree murder, second degree murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, negligent homicide under N.H. Rev. Stat. § 630:3, II, first degree assault, second degree assault, except when the allegation is a violation of N.H. Rev. Stat. § 631:2, I(d), felonious sexual assault, aggravated felonious sexual assault, kidnapping, criminal restraint, robbery punishable as a class A felony, burglary while armed or involving the infliction of bodily harm under N.H. Rev. Stat. § 635:1, II, or arson punishable as a felony.
Attorney's Note
Under the New Hampshire Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A felony | up to 15 years | up to $4,000 |
Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 169-B:31-c
- Allegation: something that someone says happened.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.