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2015 New Hampshire Revised Statutes
Title XII - PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE
Chapter 169-B - DELINQUENT CHILDREN
Section 169-B:8 - Failure to Appear; Felony Against Person or Property; Felony Drug Offense; Warrant.
NH Rev Stat § 169-B:8 (2015) What's This?
169-B:8 Failure to Appear; Felony Against Person or Property; Felony Drug Offense; Warrant. –
I. Any person summoned who, without reasonable cause, fails to appear with the minor, may be proceeded against as in case of contempt of court.
II. If a summons cannot be served or the party served fails to obey the same, and in any case where it appears to the court that such summons will be ineffectual, a warrant may be issued for the minor's appearance or for the appearance of anyone having custody or control of the minor or for both.
III. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs I and II, a warrant may be issued for the detention of a minor whose offense constitutes a felony against the person or property, or a felony under RSA 318-B.
Source. 1979, 361:2. 1995, 302:8, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.
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