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New Hampshire Criminal Justice News
In New Hampshire, criminal justice news means courts, sentencing, prisons, bail and prosecution. This page covers the state's justice system as a whole, including reform efforts that change how it operates.
Recent news
October 29, 2026
New Hampshire Justice Settles Ethics CaseFormer Justice Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi will avoid further professional discipline under a new settlement agreement.
October 28, 2026
New Hampshire Voters to Decide Probate Office FutureA constitutional amendment on the November 2026 ballot seeks to eliminate the ceremonial register of probate position.
October 21, 2026
New Hampshire AG Rules Justices Remain QualifiedAttorney General John Formella finds no legal grounds to disqualify three Supreme Court justices amid an ethics report.
October 15, 2026
Lawyers Seek to Block Changes to YDC Settlement FundThe New Hampshire Supreme Court heard arguments over claims that legislative changes to the abuse fund breach a contract.
October 10, 2026
New Hampshire Loitering Law Challenged in Federal CourtA federal lawsuit argues the state's loitering statute is unconstitutionally vague and violates civil rights.
October 2, 2026
New Hampshire Lawmaker Proposed Judicial Appointment ShiftA proposed constitutional amendment seeks to transfer judicial appointment power from the executive branch to the Legislature.
October 2, 2026
New Hampshire Supreme Court Weighed Death Penalty CaseJustices are considering whether to vacate the death sentence for the state's sole death row inmate.
September 26, 2026
New Hampshire Joined National Driver Record SystemThe state now monitors out-of-state violations that could lead to local license suspensions.
September 26, 2026
Judge Filed Complaints Against Former Chief JusticeSenior Circuit Court Judge Susan Carbon initiated proceedings against Gordon MacDonald regarding his conduct.
September 21, 2026
New Hampshire Supreme Court Stayed Oral ArgumentsThe court halted proceedings in the case of State vs. Twombly following a challenge to the judicial panel.
Coverage takes in trial court and appellate decisions, sentencing practices, county jails and state prisons, pretrial release and bail rules, and prosecutorial charging policies. It reaches from the state capital to the rural counties, where courthouses and jails serve far-flung communities. Legislative reform bills get as much attention as individual cases, since statewide rules shape outcomes for every defendant. Staffing shortages and facility capacity are the constraints that most often shape how the system functions.