New Hampshire Revised Statutes 594:10-a – Notice of Arrest
Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates
|
Other versions
Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 594:10-a
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Arrest: is the taking of a person into custody in order that he may be forthcoming to answer for the commission of a crime. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 594:1
- Felony: is a ny crime that may be punished by death or imprisonment in the state prison. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 594:1
- peace officer: is a ny sheriff or deputy sheriff, mayor or city marshal, constable, police officer or watchman, member of the national guard acting under orders while in active state service ordered by the governor under N. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 594:1
- Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
A peace officer making an arrest on complaints for felony, misdemeanor, or violation charges arising from the same facts or circumstances shall within 24 hours, excluding weekends and holidays or before a plea is accepted or entered in court, give notice in writing of all charges pending to the county attorney. Failure to provide such notice shall not affect the validity of the arrest or the prosecution of any charges arising from the arrests.