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2017 New Hampshire Revised Statutes
Title I - THE STATE AND ITS GOVERNMENT
Chapter 4 - POWERS OF THE GOVERNOR AND COUNCIL IN CERTAIN CASES
Section 4:24 - Respite.
Universal Citation: NH Rev Stat § 4:24 (2017)
4:24 Respite. –
The governor, with the advice of the council, may respite from time to time, for stated periods, the execution of a sentence of death upon a convict while proceedings are pending that may result in a new trial, or if they regard further time necessary for a proper investigation and consideration of facts bearing upon a question of absolute or conditional pardon pending before them, or if it appears to their satisfaction that the convict has become insane, or, being a female, is quick with child, until they have had sufficient time and opportunity for such investigation and consideration or the cause is removed.
Source. PS 20:5. PL 19:6. RL 27:7.
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