By Scott Merrill A person in New Hampshire who violates the conditions of their parole is very often referred to by the New Hampshire Department of Corrections (DOC) as a “Community Failure.” For those seeking prison reform,
By Tom Jarvis Note: When George announced that he would be stepping down, my immediate thought was to write an article to honor him and to illustrate what a notable leader he has been – not only
By Tom Jarvis The NHBA Member Center, located within the Bar Center at 2 Pillsbury Street in Concord, will open in January as a free service to all members, active or inactive. The space is meant to
By George R. Moore I recently informed the officers and the Board of Governors of the New Hampshire Bar Association that I will be stepping down in a couple months as the executive director. It seems like
By Scott Merrill The New Hampshire Department of Correction’s (DOC) mission statement says its purpose is to rehabilitate and supervise prisoners and to ensure public safety. Yet, according to a DOC study examining cohorts of prisoners who
By Grace Yurish New Hampshire history was made when Talesha L. Saint-Marc became the first Black person in New Hampshire to serve on the federal bench as a United States magistrate judge. On October 12, her consequential
By Tom Jarvis and Scott Merrill Maintaining order in the New Hampshire State Prison (NHSP) system is never a completely precise affair despite the many rules and regulations that exist to keep people safe. As New Hampshire’s
By Grace Yurish New Hampshire attorneys can make a profound impact by representing individuals undergoing Involuntary Emergency Admissions (IEA) to mental health facilities. These cases involve individuals deemed a danger to themselves or others, warranting immediate mental
By Tom Jarvis Hundreds of alumni, students, and current and former faculty and staff of the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law (UNH Law) gathered throughout the weekend of September 29 through October 1
By Tom Jarvis New Hampshire Supreme Court (NHSC) Senior Associate Justice Gary E. Hicks, a revered leader in the judiciary for more than 20 years, will retire on November 30. This is pursuant to the State Constitution,