This bill mandates that the court clerk's office must transmit certain orders of protection to the prosecutor or probation officer when the subject of the order is either released on bail or on probation. Specifically, new language is added to RSA 173-B:4, RSA 173-B:5, and RSA 633:3-a, requiring the clerk's office to send these orders within 24 hours, excluding weekends and holidays. Additionally, a new section is added to RSA 491, which outlines the same requirement for civil restraining orders. The bill aims to enhance the communication between the court system and law enforcement regarding individuals who may pose a risk due to their current legal status.

The bill does not provide funding or authorize new positions to support the implementation of these requirements. However, it is estimated that the Judicial Branch will incur significant costs, as each of the 43 court locations would need a dedicated full-time Court Operations Specialist to manage the transmission of these orders. The projected costs for these positions are approximately $1,763,000 in FY 2027, $3,397,000 in FY 2028, and $3,483,000 in FY 2029. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2027, and while it outlines the need for additional personnel, it does not allocate funding for these positions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 173-B:4, 173-B:5, 633:3-a
HB1641 text: 173-B:4, 173-B:5, 633:3-a