GENERAL RULES (Rules 1.1 to 1.26)
Rule 1.1. Relief from failure to comply.
Rule 1.1A. Computation and extension of time.
Rule 1.3-A. Pleadings - copies to all parties.
Rule 1.4. Photographing, Recording and Broadcasting.
Rule 1.6. Clerks office and judges chambers.
Rule 1.7. Argument of counsel.
Rule 1.8-A. Continuances and postponements and motions for recusal.
Rule 1.8-B. Grounds for continuance.
Rule 1.9. Depositions and use of video tape depositions.
Rule 1.10. Written interrogatories.
Rule 1.11. Appeals to the Supreme Court.
Rule 1.15. Repealed, effective March 1, 1990.
Rule 1.16. Attendance of clerks.
Rule 1.18. Repealed, effective September 1, 2008.
Rule 1.19. Sound Recordings of Proceedings.
Rule 1.20. Uniform Forms. [Repealed.]
Rule 1.22. Formal proof of highway waived unless demanded.
Rule 1.23. Exceptions unnecessary.
Rule 1.24. Protection of children in sex-related cases.
Rule 1.25. Untimely-filed guardian ad litem reports.
Rule 1.26. Access to Confidential Records -- Fees and Notice.
CRIMINAL RULES (Rules 2.1 to 2.19)
Rule 2.2. Bail and notice to defendant.
Rule 2.2-A. Multiple representation of criminal defendants.
Rule 2.3. Presence of the defendant.
Rule 2.5A. Plea by mail-Time for filing complaint.
Rule 2.6. Continuances and postponements.
Rule 2.9. Waiver of counsel and acknowledgment of rights.
Rule 2.9-A. Joinder of offenses.
Rule 2.12. Order of commitment.
Rule 2.13. Appeal to the Superior Court.
Rule 2.14. Appeal to Superior Court after waiver of trial.
Rule 2.15. Withdrawal of appeal.
Rule 2.16. Felony superseded by grand jury indictment.
Rule 2.18. Application to annul record of conviction and sentence.
Rule 2.19. Written waiver of probable cause hearing.
CIVIL RULES (Rules 3.1 to 3.28)
Rule 3.4. Attachment procedures (RSA 511-A).
Rule 3.5. Court records (dockets).
Rule 3.6. Appearance, general and special.
Rule 3.9. Third party practice.
Rule 3.10. Special pleas and brief statements.
Rule 3.12. Sessions of Court-Continuances and postponements.
Rule 3.13. Settlement agreement.
Rule 3.15. Dismissal of old cases.
Rule 3.16. Admission of relevant facts, genuineness of documents and signatures.
Rule 3.17. Filing and withdrawing papers.
Rule 3.18. Paying money into court.
Rule 3.19. Agreement as to undisputed facts.
Rule 3.20. Procedure during trial.
Rule 3.21. Procedure after trial.
Rule 3.22. Trustees. [Repealed.]
Rule 3.23. Taxation of costs in civil proceedings.
Rule 3.24. Petition for approval of settlement on behalf of minors.
Rule 3.25. Dismissal for failure to appear.
Rule 3.26. Rendition of decision.
SMALL CLAIMS ACTIONS (Rules 4.1 to 4.29)
4.1. [Names of parties; form for filing small claim action.]
4.2. [Limit on amount of damages claimed.]
4.3. [Where claim may be filed.]
4.4. [Corporate defendant.]
4.5. [Multiple plaintiffs or defendants.]
4.6. [What information is required to be on small claims form.]
4.7. [Repealed.]
4.7a. [Small claims petitions remain active for 2 years.]
4.8. [Service of claim upon defendant.]
4.8-A. [Prejudgment Attachment Procedure.]
4.8-B. [Post-Judgment Attachment Procedure.]
4.8-C. [Discharge of Attachments.]
4.9. [Scheduling of hearing on claim.]
4.10. [Claims arising from negligent operation of motor vehicle.]
4.11. [Appearance at hearings, documents, witnesses.]
4.12. [Procedure at hearings.]
4.13. [Settlement prior to hearing.]
4.14. [Failure to appear at hearing.]
4.15. [Payment of judgment.]
4.16. [Failure of defendant to pay judgment; writ of execution.]
4.17. [Military affidavit required when defendant fails to respond to claim.]
4.18. [Motions for reconsideration or other post-decision relief.]
4.19. [Writ of execution; delivery to sheriff.]
4.20. [Writ of execution void after 90 days; requests for new writ.]
4.21. [Interrogatories and depositions not applicable to small claims.]
4.22. [Repealed, eff. January 19, 2011]
Rule 4.23. Dismissal for failure to appear.
Rule 4.24. Rendition of decision.
Rule 4.25. Ordering weekly payments on judgments.
Rule 4.26. Transfer to Superior Court.
Rule 4.29. District Court Small Claims Mediation Rules.
LANDLORD AND TENANT ACTIONS (Rules 5.1 to 5.12)
Rule 5.1. Landlord and Tenant Writ.
Rule 5.5. Appearance, Setoff and Counterclaims.
Rule 5.6. Discovery and Continuances.
Rule 5.7. Writ of Possession and Judgment.
Rule 5.10. Post Trial Motions and Appeals.
Rule 5.11. Dismissal of Appeals.
Rule 5.12. Dismissal of Writs After Sixty Days.
TOWN ORDINANCE VIOLATION RULES (Rules 6.1 to 6.7)
Rule 6.1 [Who may issue Local Ordinance Citation and Summons]
Rule 6.2 [Service of Citation and Summons]
Rule 6.3 [Filing of Citation and Summons with court prior to arraignment]
Rule 6.4 [Defendant may plead by mail or may appear in court on date of arraignment]
Rule 6.5 [Court may refuse plea by mail and may impose fine or penalty other than that stated in local ordinance citation]
Rule 6.6 [Service of additional local ordinance citations without giving additional written notice]
Rule 6.7 [Limitations on the application of these rules]
FORMS
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NOTE: The rules as published herein are subject to revisions promulgated from
time to time by the New Hampshire Supreme Court and published in the New
Hampshire Bar News.
See Supreme Court Rules 1 and 51.