There is a newer version of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes
2006 New Hampshire Statutes - Section 594:4 Permissible Force.
    I. No unnecessary or unreasonable force or means of restraint may be used in detaining or arresting any person.
    II. A peace officer is justified in using deadly force to effect an arrest as provided in RSA 627:5, II.
Source. 1941, 163:4. RL 423:23. RSA 594:4. 1981, 373:4, eff. Aug. 22, 1981.
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