N.H. Rev. Stat. § 604-A:2-a

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 604-A:2-a - Additional Inquiry

Whenever a court appoints counsel pursuant to the provisions of RSA604-A:2, the court shall conduct an appropriate inquiry as to whether any person who, pursuant to RSA546-A:2, is liable for the support of the defendant is financially able to pay for such defendant's counsel. If the court determines that the person liable for support is financially able to pay for said counsel, in whole or in part, the court shall enter an appropriate order requiring said person to reimburse the state for the representation provided; provided, however, that a child shall not be required to reimburse the state for representation provided to his mother or father, a parent shall not be required to reimburse the state for representation provided to a child 18 years of age or older, and any person who was a victim of the crime with which the defendant has been charged shall not be required to reimburse the state for the representation provided. For the purposes of this section, the inquiry conducted by the court shall include notice and hearing to the person liable for support.

RSA 604-A:2-a

1981, 568:20, III. 1982, 42:41, eff. June 29, 1982.