40 chapters · 343 sections in this title.
RSA 604-B:1 Declaration of Purpose
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It is hereby declared to be the policy of the state to continue a public defender program for representation of indigent criminal defendants in Belknap, Merrimack, Hillsborough and Rockingham counties and to extend that program to the remaining 6 counties in the state.
RSA 604-B:2 Representation of Indigent Defendants
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Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, when the appointment of counsel is required: I. For indigent defendants in criminal cases, or II. For juveniles charged as delinquents under RSA 169-B, the district, municipal, superior and supreme courts shall appoint …
RSA 604-B:3 Limitation of Representation
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The public defender program shall not represent more than one person where a conflict of interest exists under the code of professional responsibility.
RSA 604-B:4 Contract
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The state of New Hampshire, by the judicial council and with the approval of governor and council, shall contract with any organization or groups of lawyers approved by the board of governors of the New Hampshire Bar Association to operate the public defender program and provide …