New Hampshire § 596-A:9 Caution to Accused

New Hampshire Statutes

§ 596-A:9 — Caution to Accused

New Hampshire § 596-A:9

Title LIXPROCEEDINGS IN CRIMINAL CASES

Ch. 596-APRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS

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Bluebook

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 596-A:9 (2026).

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The circuit court district division shall cause the complaint to be read to the accused and shall inform the accused of right to retain counsel and of the right to have a preliminary examination. The court shall also inform the accused that they are not required to make a statement or to testify, but that any statement or testimony given by the accused may be used against them. The court shall allow accused reasonable time and opportunity to consult, including an adjournment as provided in RSA 596-A:1, if necessary.

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The circuit court district division shall cause the complaint to be read to the accused and shall inform the accused of right to retain counsel and of the right to have a preliminary examination. The court shall also inform the accused that they are not required to make a statement or to testify, but that any statement or testimony given by the accused may be used against them. The court shall allow accused reasonable time and opportunity to consult, including an adjournment as provided in RSA 596-A:1, if necessary.