Federal Links
CDC Eviction Extension through Jan. 31, 2020
CDC: Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions To Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19
US District Courts – NH District: Order Re: Restricted Public Access to Rudman Courthouse and Cleveland Federal Building
IRS: Official IRS Corona Virus related information.
US District Courts – NH District: A New Standing Order allowing attorneys and pro se parties who must submit paper filings under our Local Rules and ECF Rules to submit those documents by email.
NH State Executive Orders
July 2020 Office of the Governor – Termination of EO #3termination of utilities shut-off protections
June 12, 2020 Office of the Governor – Termination of EO #4 & EO # 24 Prohibition of Evictions
All COVID -19 related Executive Orders including those unemployment benefits, temporarily freezing evictions and utilities shut-offs.
NH Judicial Branch
06-18-2020 – NH Supreme Court: Order adopting an amendment to District Division Rule 1.28(II) This amendment conforms the rule to RSA 490:26-a, II by repealing the provision of the rule that assessed a $25.00 surcharge on the filing fee for landlord/tenant entries.
05-28-2020 – NH Judicial Branch: Remote Filing for Domestic Violence and Stalking Protective Petitions Now Available
05-14-2020 – NH Supreme Court:Emergency Order Regarding the Appointment of Counsel in Criminal Cases in Superior and Circuit Courts
04-27-2020 – Supreme Court offers guidance to the public on how to continue working through the courts during courthouse closures.
04-08-202 – Circuit Court to Expedite Emergency Guardianship over Adults Petitions during COVID-19 Crisis Electronic filings to be heard within 48 hours
Home page includes a list of “How Do I…” self-help guides.
Court Announcements
Fine Payments During COVID-19
During the COVID-19 restricted access period, courthouses will not be accepting in-person fine payments. However, you are still required to pay your fine.
- Fine payments due from March 30 to May 4, 2020, may either be mailed to the specific court
- or you can call your credit card information into the court.
Locate your Circuit Court-specific information here and Superior Court here.
Cancellation of Criminal and Civil Jury Trials
- In light of public health concerns arising over the coronavirus, please note, effective immediately, all criminal and civil jury trials scheduled in New Hampshire Superior Courts through May 25, 2020 will be cancelled and rescheduled to later dates. https://www.courts.state.nh.us/press/2020/Covid19-4-24orders.htm
