This bill amends existing laws regarding the scheduling of hearings for motions to modify or revoke bail, specifically in cases of domestic violence, stalking, and harassment. It mandates that hearings on such motions, whether filed by the state or the defense, must be scheduled within 72 hours, excluding weekends and state or federal holidays. The bill clarifies that while the hearing does not need to occur within that 72-hour window, it must be scheduled within that timeframe. Additionally, it requires that the moving party provide certified copies of relevant legal documents to the superior court before any action is taken on the motion.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new provision allowing either the state or the defendant to seek reconsideration of bail conditions set by the circuit court, also requiring that hearings in domestic violence, stalking, and harassment cases be scheduled within the same 72-hour timeframe. The bill also modifies the introductory paragraph of RSA 597:7-a, III to include similar scheduling requirements for hearings initiated by the state for revocation of release orders in these specific cases. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 597:6-e
As Amended by the Senate: 597:6-e, 597:2
Version adopted by both bodies: 597:6-e, 597:2
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 597:6-e, 597:2
HB1637 text: 597:6-e