New HampshireCourt clerks would have sent certain orders within 24 hours
The proposal would have required court clerks to send certain protection orders to prosecutors and probation offices within 24 hours when the person named was on bail or probation.
What it does
Court clerks would have sent certain domestic violence, stalking, and civil restraining orders to prosecutors and probation offices when the person named was currently on bail or probation.
Argument forProsecutors and probation officers could learn about these orders sooner, which may help them respond when someone under their supervision faces new restrictions.
Argument againstThe court system could face substantial staffing costs: the fiscal note estimates 43 specialists, but the bill provides no funding or authority for those positions.
More detail
Court clerks would have sent certain protection and restraining orders to prosecutors and probation offices. This covers domestic violence protection orders, stalking protective orders, and civil restraining orders, whether temporary or final. The person named in the order must currently be subject to a bail order or probation. Clerks would have sent the orders within 24 hours, excluding weekends and holidays. The proposal would have taken effect January 1, 2027.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Died on table
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Aug 19Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16Died on table
- Feb 19Lay HB1641 on Table (Rep. Rhodes): MA DV 287-48 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 39Minor
- Feb 9Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- Feb 9Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/04/2026 (Vote 12-1; RC) HC 7 P. 25Minor
- Jan 28Executive Session: 02/04/2026 10:00 am GP 159
- Jan 21==CONTINUED== Public Hearing: 01/30/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
- Jan 8==RECESSED== Public Hearing: 01/16/2026 02:30 pm GP 159
- 2025
- Dec 10Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 29Introduced
Criminal JusticePublic Safety