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RSA 605:5 · Refusal to Plead

Title: PROCEEDINGS IN CRIMINAL CASES
Chapter: 605 · PLEAS AND REFUSAL TO PLEAD
Status: current
Official source linked: Yes

Official source

605:5 Refusal to Plead. –
Whenever a person indicted stands mute or refuses to plead, the court shall order the plea of not guilty to be entered, and it shall have the same effect as if the accused had pleaded not guilty.
Source. RS 225:4. CS 240:5. GS 243:3. GL 261:3. PS 254:3. PL 368:4. RL 428:4.

Source note

Source. RS 225:4. CS 240:5. GS 243:3. GL 261:3. PS 254:3. PL 368:4. RL 428:4.

Source history

RS 225:4. CS 240:5. GS 243:3. GL 261:3. PS 254:3. PL 368:4. RL 428:4