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RSA 170-G:16 · Juvenile Probation and Parole Officers; Powers and Duties

170-G:16 Juvenile Probation and Parole Officers; Powers and Duties. – Juvenile probation and parole officers under the administration of the department of health and human services shall have the power and duty:

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I.

To serve as officers of the court and investigate at the request of any justice of the district courts which they serve, any case, matter, or questions, and to report the results of such investigation with recommendations to the authority which ordered the investigation.

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II.

To take charge of and provide supervision of juveniles, attempting to assist them in establishing law-abiding lives while monitoring their behavior through school, home, work, office, and other contacts to insure that they comply with court orders.

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To report promptly to the appropriate district court violations of court orders and conditions which are required by statute, the district court, or which, in the opinion of the officer, are serious enough to warrant consideration. Such reports shall include recommendations as to actions which the officer believes to be appropriate.

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To arrest and take into custody any minor who is found violating any law, or who is reasonably believed to be a fugitive from justice, or whose circumstances are such as to endanger his person or welfare, unless immediate action is taken.

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To participate in community service activities, diversion programs, and other duties as may be assigned by the commissioner of the department of health and human services, or designee. Source. 1987, 402:6. 1994, 212:2. 1995, 310:145, 181. 2000, 294:10, eff. July 1, 2000. Commission to Study Grandfamilies in New Hampshire

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Source note

Source. 1987, 402:6. 1994, 212:2. 1995, 310:145, 181. 2000, 294:10, eff. July 1, 2000. Commission to Study Grandfamilies in New Hampshire

Source history

  • 1987, 402:6
  • 1994, 212:2
  • 1995, 310:145, 181
  • 2000, 294:10, eff. July 1, 2000. Commission to Study Grandfamilies in New Hampshire

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Bill relationships

  • 2026 HB518 reference

    ons that report to the associate commissioner whose duties include oversight of the division for children, youth and families and assigned responsibilities of the department under RSA 170-G for the division pursuant to RSA 126-A:9, I(a), and indicate: (1) Whether each position is specifically authorized by statutes or is authorized solely by the commissioner. (2) Whether each position is a part-time or

  • 2026 HB518-FN reference

    ons that report to the associate commissioner whose duties include oversight of the division for children, youth and families and assigned responsibilities of the department under RSA 170-G for the division pursuant to RSA 126-A:9, I(a), and indicate: (1) Whether each position is specifically authorized by statutes or is authorized solely by the commissioner. (2) Whether each position is a part-time or

  • 2026 SB142 reference · effective 2026-01-01

    tion of parental rights under RSA 170-C. (k) Child day care, residential care, and child-placing agencies under RSA 170-E. (l) Services for children, youth, and families under RSA 170-G. (m) Parole of delinquents under RSA 170-H. (n) The compact for hard to place children under RSA 126-D. (o) Family support services under RSA 126-G. (p) Educationally disabled children at the Sununu youth servic

  • 2026 SB142-FN reference · effective 2026-01-01

    tion of parental rights under RSA 170-C. (k) Child day care, residential care, and child-placing agencies under RSA 170-E. (l) Services for children, youth, and families under RSA 170-G. (m) Parole of delinquents under RSA 170-H. (n) The compact for hard to place children under RSA 126-D. (o) Family support services under RSA 126-G. (p) Educationally disabled children at the Sununu youth servic