New Hampshire Protective Orders Laws
More Information on Protective Order Laws
| Code Section | 173B, et seq. |
| Activity Addressed by Order | Enjoin contact; exclude from dwelling, school, employment; regarding minors: temporary custody, visitations, support; counseling; court costs and attorney fees, relinquishment of weapons and firearms |
| Duration of Order | Maximum: 1 year, may be extended |
| Penalty for a Violation of Order | Willful violation: contempt of court; knowingly violation: Class A misdemeanor; subsequent violations will result in enhanced penalties |
| Who May Apply for Order | Any person; a minor petitioner need not be accompanied by a parent or guardian |
| Can Fees Be Waived? | Yes |
| Order Transmission to Law Enforcement | Copy to department of safety and local law enforcement agency having jurisdiction to enforce the order |
| Civil Liability for Violation of Order | Yes, contempt of court |
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