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RSA 502-A:11 · Criminal Cases; District Courts
502-A:11 Criminal Cases; District Courts. – Each district court shall have the powers of a justice of the peace and quorum throughout the state and shall have original jurisdiction, subject to appeal, of all crimes and offenses committed within the confines of the district in which such court is located which are punishable by a fine not exceeding $2,000 or imprisonment not exceeding one year, or both, including all violations of the provisions of RSA 266:16 and RSA 266:25 pertaining to vehicles exceeding permitted size or weight, regardless of whether the defendant is a natural person or any other person. Source. 1963, 331:1. 1977, 281:1. 1981, 146:5, XXII. 1992, 284:35, eff. Jan. 1, 1993. 2011, 88:5, eff. July 1, 2011.
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Source. 1963, 331:1. 1977, 281:1. 1981, 146:5, XXII. 1992, 284:35, eff. Jan. 1, 1993. 2011, 88:5, eff. July 1, 2011.
Source history
- 1963, 331:1
- 1977, 281:1
- 1981, 146:5, XXII
- 1992, 284:35, eff. Jan. 1, 1993
- 2011, 88:5, eff. July 1, 2011
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2026 HB244
reference · effective 2026-07-01
the provisions of this title or any local ordinance, code, or regulation adopted under this title may commence an action under paragraph I either in the district court pursuant to RSA 502-A:11-a, or in the superior court. The prosecuting official in the official's discretion may, prior to or at the time of arraignment, charge the offense as a violation, and in such cases the penalties to be imposed by the court
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2026 HB652
amend · effective 2026-01-01
court shall have the jurisdiction, powers, and duties conferred upon the former probate and district courts [and upon the former judicial branch family division] by RSA 547[,] and RSA 502-A[, and RSA 490-D]. 5 Circuit Court; Circuit Court Locations. Amend the introductory paragraph of RSA 490-F:4 to read as follows: 490-F:4 Circuit Court Locations. The judicial districts for the district and family d
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2026 HB652-FN
amend · effective 2026-01-01
court shall have the jurisdiction, powers, and duties conferred upon the former probate and district courts [and upon the former judicial branch family division] by RSA 547[,] and RSA 502-A[, and RSA 490-D]. 5 Circuit Court; Circuit Court Locations. Amend the introductory paragraph of RSA 490-F:4 to read as follows: 490-F:4 Circuit Court Locations. The judicial districts for the district and family d
Opinions and discipline decisions mentioning this RSA
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