New Hampshire § 169-D:7 Failure to Appear;  Warrant

New Hampshire Statutes

§ 169-D:7 — Failure to Appear; Warrant

New Hampshire § 169-D:7

Title XIIPUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE

Ch. 169-DCHILDREN IN NEED OF SERVICES

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Bluebook

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 169-D:7 (2026).

Text

I.Any person summoned who, without reasonable cause, fails to appear with the child, may be proceeded against as in case of contempt of court.

II.If a summons cannot be served or the party served fails to obey the same, and in any case where it appears to the court that such summons will be ineffectual, a warrant may be issued for the child's appearance or for the appearance of anyone having custody or control of the child or for both.

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I. Any person summoned who, without reasonable cause, fails to appear with the child, may be proceeded against as in case of contempt of court.
II. If a summons cannot be served or the party served fails to obey the same, and in any case where it appears to the court that such summons will be ineffectual, a warrant may be issued for the child's appearance or for the appearance of anyone having custody or control of the child or for both.