This bill amends RSA 7 by adding a new section, 7:33-h, which allows county attorneys to appoint investigators with law enforcement powers within their offices. The bill stipulates that these investigators must have statewide law enforcement authority and be classified as peace officers, as defined by RSA 594:1, III. To be eligible for appointment, individuals must be certified or eligible for certification as police officers under RSA 106-L:5, V. The county attorney has the authority to remove any investigator who fails to achieve or maintain certification. Additionally, the operational control of these investigators will rest solely with the county attorney.

The bill also clarifies that county attorneys are not restricted from appointing investigators who do not possess law enforcement certification or authority. This provision allows for flexibility in the appointment process, ensuring that county attorneys can still utilize investigators without law enforcement powers if necessary. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.