HB652: abolishing the family division, creating the office of family mediation, and reassigning the jurisdiction of the family division.

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• 169-B · reference · effective 2026-01-01

  y for children of unwed parties, except that the parties may first seek to have their case resolved by the office of family mediation pursuant to RSA 490-E:8. III. Actions under RSA 169-B, relating to delinquent children except for concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit court to enter temporary detention orders under RSA 169-B:11, III and 169-B:12, IV(b). IV. Actions under RSA 169-C, relating to abus

• 169-B:10 · amend · effective 2026-01-01

  that integrates restorative justice practices, promotes positive youth development, and reduces juvenile crime and recidivism. 18 Delinquent Children; Juvenile Diversion. Amend RSA 169-B:10, II-a to read as follows: II-a. The [administrative judge of the judicial branch family division] chief justice of the superior court shall have the authority to approve diversion referral procedures for use in all ju

• 169-B:11 · reference · effective 2026-01-01

  to RSA 490-E:8. III. Actions under RSA 169-B, relating to delinquent children except for concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit court to enter temporary detention orders under RSA 169-B:11, III and 169-B:12, IV(b). IV. Actions under RSA 169-C, relating to abused and neglected children except for concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit court to enter orders under RSA 169-C:6, VI and RSA 169-C:6-a. V.

• 169-B:2 · amend · effective 2026-01-01

  voluntary. In the absence of settlement, the parties lose none of their rights to a resolution of their dispute through litigation. 16 Delinquent Children; Definitions. Amend RSA 169-B:2, III to read as follows: III. "Court" means the [district] superior court, unless otherwise indicated. 17 Delinquent Children; Definitions. Amend RSA 169-B:2, IV-b to read as follows: IV-b. "Court approved divers

• 169-C · reference · effective 2026-01-01

  delinquent children except for concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit court to enter temporary detention orders under RSA 169-B:11, III and 169-B:12, IV(b). IV. Actions under RSA 169-C, relating to abused and neglected children except for concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit court to enter orders under RSA 169-C:6, VI and RSA 169-C:6-a. V. Actions under RSA 169-D, relating to children in need of

• 169-C:28 · amend · effective 2026-01-01

  ; Definitions. Amend RSA 169-C:3, IX to read as follows: IX. "Court" means the [district] superior court, unless otherwise indicated. 20 Child Protection Act; Appeals. Amend RSA 169-C:28, II to read as follows: II. This section shall apply to all appeals under this chapter, including appeals in proceedings before the [family division of the courts] superior court. 21 Children in Need of Services; De

• 169-C:3 · amend · effective 2026-01-01

  perior court shall have the authority to approve diversion referral procedures for use in all juvenile matters throughout the state. 19 Child Protection Act; Definitions. Amend RSA 169-C:3, IX to read as follows: IX. "Court" means the [district] superior court, unless otherwise indicated. 20 Child Protection Act; Appeals. Amend RSA 169-C:28, II to read as follows: II. This section shall apply to al

• 169-C:6 · reference · effective 2026-01-01

  , III and 169-B:12, IV(b). IV. Actions under RSA 169-C, relating to abused and neglected children except for concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit court to enter orders under RSA 169-C:6, VI and RSA 169-C:6-a. V. Actions under RSA 169-D, relating to children in need of services except for concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit court to enter orders under RSA 169-D:8, I, RSA 169-D:9-a, and RSA 169-D:

• 169-C:6-A · reference · effective 2026-01-01

  IV(b). IV. Actions under RSA 169-C, relating to abused and neglected children except for concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit court to enter orders under RSA 169-C:6, VI and RSA 169-C:6-a. V. Actions under RSA 169-D, relating to children in need of services except for concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit court to enter orders under RSA 169-D:8, I, RSA 169-D:9-a, and RSA 169-D:10. VI. Actions under

• 169-D · reference · effective 2026-01-01

  -C, relating to abused and neglected children except for concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit court to enter orders under RSA 169-C:6, VI and RSA 169-C:6-a. V. Actions under RSA 169-D, relating to children in need of services except for concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit court to enter orders under RSA 169-D:8, I, RSA 169-D:9-a, and RSA 169-D:10. VI. Actions under RSA 173-B, relating to prote

• 169-D:10 · reference · effective 2026-01-01

  ctions under RSA 169-D, relating to children in need of services except for concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit court to enter orders under RSA 169-D:8, I, RSA 169-D:9-a, and RSA 169-D:10. VI. Actions under RSA 173-B, relating to protection of persons from domestic violence except for concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit court to enter temporary protective orders under RSA 173-B:4. VII. The change

• 169-D:2 · amend · effective 2026-01-01

  all appeals under this chapter, including appeals in proceedings before the [family division of the courts] superior court. 21 Children in Need of Services; Definitions. Amend RSA 169-D:2, IV to read as follows: IV. "Court" means the superior [district] court, unless otherwise indicated. 22 Review of Dispositional Orders in Juvenile Cases; Application for Review. Amend RSA 169-G:2, I to read as foll

• 169-D:8 · reference · effective 2026-01-01

  9-C:6, VI and RSA 169-C:6-a. V. Actions under RSA 169-D, relating to children in need of services except for concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit court to enter orders under RSA 169-D:8, I, RSA 169-D:9-a, and RSA 169-D:10. VI. Actions under RSA 173-B, relating to protection of persons from domestic violence except for concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit court to enter temporary protective orders

• 169-D:9-A · reference · effective 2026-01-01

  A 169-C:6-a. V. Actions under RSA 169-D, relating to children in need of services except for concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit court to enter orders under RSA 169-D:8, I, RSA 169-D:9-a, and RSA 169-D:10. VI. Actions under RSA 173-B, relating to protection of persons from domestic violence except for concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit court to enter temporary protective orders under RSA 173-B:4

• 169-G:2 · amend · effective 2026-01-01

  ad as follows: IV. "Court" means the superior [district] court, unless otherwise indicated. 22 Review of Dispositional Orders in Juvenile Cases; Application for Review. Amend RSA 169-G:2, I to read as follows: I. The department of health and human services may file with the clerk of the district court or [the judicial branch family division court] superior court where the dispositional order was issue

• 169-G:3 · amend · effective 2026-01-01

  The filing of an application for review shall stay the implementation of the dispositional order. 23 Review of Dispositional Orders in Juvenile Cases; Review Procedure. Amend RSA 169-G:3, II to read as follows: II. The review panel may require the production of any records, documents, exhibits, or other things connected with the proceedings. The district court and the [judicial branch family division

• 169-G:5 · amend · effective 2026-01-01

  make such other regulations of procedure relative to such review, consistent with law, as justice requires. 24 Review of Dispositional Orders in Juvenile Cases; Records. Amend RSA 169-G:5 to read as follows: 169-G:5 Records. The secretary-clerk shall attend all sittings of the review panel; shall record all appointments to the panel, notifying the clerks of the district courts or [judicial branch fami

• 170-C · reference · effective 2026-01-01

  subparagraph (n) the following new subparagraphs: (o) The adoption of children in abuse and neglect cases pursuant to RSA 169-C, termination of parental rights cases pursuant to RSA 170-C, and guardianships of the person of minors pursuant to subparagraph (p), as well as private, agency, and international adoptions. (p) The guardianship of the person of minors and cases involving the guardianship of bo

• 170-G:4 · amend · effective 2026-01-01

  courts] superior courts of such appointments; and shall record the proceedings of the panel. 25 Services for Children, Youth, and Families; Department; Powers and Duties. Amend RSA 170-G:4, XXII to read as follows: XXII. Encourage cities, towns, counties, and non-governmental organizations to develop and maintain court-approved diversion programs for juveniles. The amount to be distributed to the diver

• 173-B · reference · effective 2026-01-01

  o children in need of services except for concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit court to enter orders under RSA 169-D:8, I, RSA 169-D:9-a, and RSA 169-D:10. VI. Actions under RSA 173-B, relating to protection of persons from domestic violence except for concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit court to enter temporary protective orders under RSA 173-B:4. VII. The change of names of persons who apply

RSAs mentioned by this document

• RSA 169-B · DELINQUENT CHILDREN
• RSA 169-C · CHILD PROTECTION ACT
• RSA 169-D · CHILDREN IN NEED OF SERVICES
• RSA 169-G · REVIEW OF DISPOSITIONAL ORDERS IN JUVENILE CASES
• RSA 170-C · TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
• RSA 170-G · SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES
• RSA 173-B · PROTECTION OF PERSONS FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
• RSA 169-B:10 · Juvenile Diversion
• RSA 169-B:11 · Release Prior to Arraignment
• RSA 169-B:2 · Definitions
• RSA 169-C:28 · Appeals
• RSA 169-C:3 · Definitions
• RSA 169-C:6 · Protective Custody
• RSA 169-D:10 · Release Prior to Initial Appearance
• RSA 169-D:2 · Definitions
• RSA 169-D:8 · Temporary Custody
• RSA 169-G:2 · Application for Review
• RSA 169-G:3 · Review Procedure
• RSA 169-G:5 · Records
• RSA 170-G:4 · Department; Powers and Duties