N.H. Rev. Stat. § 594:4

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 594:4 - Permissible Force

I. No unnecessary or unreasonable force or means of restraint may be used in detaining or arresting any person.

II. A peace officer is justified in using deadly force to effect an arrest as provided in RSA 627:5, II.

RSA 594:4

1941, 163:4. RL 423:23. RSA 594:4. 1981, 373:4, eff. Aug. 22, 1981.