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Oct 21, 2026·Board meeting
House Children and Family Law Committee Work Session
The committee convened to discuss and make recommendations on two house bills. Regarding House Bill 1404, which proposed establishing a study committee on the equitable division of property in divorce proceedings, the committee concluded that existing statutes are sufficient and recommended not moving the bill forward. Regarding House Bill 1799, concerning the support of cultural backgrounds for children in foster care, the committee acknowledged the bill's positive intent but expressed concerns that it could create practical difficulties in placement and potential litigation risks, ultimately recommending against the legislation.
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New Hampshire Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Rules Meeting
The committee reviewed proposed amendments to Supreme Court Rules 48 and 48-A regarding judicial approval of fee cap motions, and updates to the Rule of Professional Conduct 1.17 concerning law firm organization. New business included discussions on Criminal Procedure Rules 12(a) and 12(b) regarding the disclosure of a defendant's criminal record, an amendment to Supreme Court Rule 47(4) for attorney reimbursement of parking and tolls, and clarification for Superior Court Rule 12(a) on amending complaints. Additionally, the committee addressed the confidentiality of conservatorships and the potential expansion of paper pleas to the Circuit Court.
Sep 11, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Advisory Committee On Rules Meeting Agenda
The committee meeting agenda includes discussions on several proposed rule amendments. Key items include pending matters regarding Supreme Court Rules 48 and 48-A concerning fee caps in civil cases, and New Hampshire Rule of Professional Conduct 1.17 regarding law firm organization. New business agenda items cover proposed amendments to the New Hampshire Rules of Criminal Procedure 12(a) and 12(b) concerning criminal history disclosure, Supreme Court Rule 47(4) on reimbursement for parking and tolls, Superior Court Rule 12(a) regarding the amendment process for complaints and answers, and Supreme Court Rule 12(1)(b)(3) with Circuit Court Supplemental Rule 11(c)(2) regarding conservatorship confidentiality. Additionally, the committee will evaluate the expansion of paper pleas to the Circuit Court.
Jun 5, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Advisory Committee On Rules Public Hearing
The committee held a public hearing regarding a proposed amendment to the NH Rule of Evidence 502(b), which aims to establish a common interest privilege prior to the initiation of litigation. New business included a review of proposed amendments to Supreme Court Rules 47, 48, and 48-A concerning the inclusion of Armed Career Criminals in the definition of major crimes and procedural changes for judicial approvals in civil cases. Additionally, the committee discussed a proposed update to the New Hampshire Rule of Professional Conduct 1.17 regarding law firm organization, as well as the application of an amendment to the NH Rule of Criminal Procedure 11(b) within the Circuit Court.
