By Tom Jarvis House Bill 253, a proposed measure in the New Hampshire Legislature, has sparked considerable discussion among legal professionals and policymakers. The bill aims to redirect funding generated through the Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts
By Tom Jarvis The New Hampshire Judicial Branch’s (NHJB) Family Treatment Court (FTC) in Sullivan County, launched in 2021, is the first of its kind in New Hampshire. It provides early intervention for families involved in abuse
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This article is the first in a series examining the indigent defense crisis in the Granite State. By Tom Jarvis New Hampshire’s criminal courts are amid a crisis due to a critical shortage of public defenders, contract
By Grace Yurish In June 2024, New Hampshire residents participated in a groundbreaking initiative to address the growing challenges of political polarization, declining trust in elections, and a perceived lack of representation. This effort, called the
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By Tom Jarvis The New Hampshire Judicial Branch recently enhanced its judicial infrastructure by creating the new role of magistrate. This position, established under House Bill 318 and codified in RSA chapter 491-B, aims to address challenges