Title LI, Courts

The court, acting as a body, may make such allowance as it thinks proper to the clerks of the several counties in full for services by them rendered for which no fees are established by law.

A clerk of court may appoint one or more deputies with the approval of the superior court to perform the duties of his office while the clerk is absent or unable from any cause to act. The deputies so appointed shall hold office during the incumbency or pleasure of the clerk.

Appointment of a deputy shall be in writing and shall be approved by the justices of the court.

The clerk shall be responsible for any neglect or official misconduct of his deputy, and shall pay all charges for his services.

I. Fees as established by the supreme court under RSA 490:26-a shall be paid to the clerk of the superior court for the benefit of the state. II. Fees as established by the supreme court under RSA 490:26-a shall be paid to the clerk of the applicable circuit court established in …

Except as otherwise specifically provided by the rules of the court, any person, by reason of poverty, may seek relief from the payment of any fees provided by law which are payable to any court, clerk of court, or sheriff. The court, upon the application of such person, which ap…

The clerk shall keep all books, records, files and papers belonging to his office in a safe location when not in use, where they will be protected from fire, theft, water and the elements.

The superior court shall establish, subject to the approval of the supreme court, retention and destruction schedules for original files, papers and records in cases and matters disposed of by the court. The superior court shall be responsible for the implementation of the schedu…

If the superior court so determines, original files, papers and records in cases finally disposed of may be sent to the records and archives center established under RSA 8-B.

At or before the close of each term of the court, the clerk shall deliver to the sheriff proper executions, warrants or other processes for the collection of fines, costs or other money accruing to the state during the term, and transmit a list thereof to the supreme court.