New Hampshire · New Hampshire RSA — Title LIX, Criminal Proceedings
N.H. RSA (Crim. Proc.) § 594:10-a: Notice of Arrest
What this law says, in plain English
This statute requires peace officers to notify the county attorney in writing within 24 hours of arrests involving felony, misdemeanor, or violation charges. Failure to provide notice does not invalidate the arrest or prosecution.
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