This bill establishes a new section in the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated (RSA) that outlines the procedures for submitting and reviewing complaints of criminal misconduct involving state officials and law enforcement personnel by the Department of Justice's Criminal Justice Bureau, Public Integrity Unit. The new section, RSA 7:6-i, specifies that complaints must be submitted in writing, either by mail or email, and should include the complainant's contact information. It also states that anonymous complaints will generally not be reviewed, although confidentiality may be maintained upon request. The department will log all complaints and conduct a preliminary review to determine if they warrant further investigation based on reasonable suspicion of criminal conduct.

Additionally, the bill details the steps the department may take upon receiving a complaint, including investigating the matter, supervising or assisting local law enforcement, or referring the complaint to another agency if it does not meet the criteria for investigation. The department is required to notify the complainant in writing regarding the outcome of the preliminary review and any subsequent actions taken. The bill aims to enhance the accountability and transparency of the complaint process against public officials and law enforcement, ensuring that all complaints are handled systematically and fairly. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.