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RSA 612:18 · Forfeiture of Bail

612:18 Forfeiture of Bail. – If a prisoner is admitted to bail and fails to appear and surrender himself according to the conditions of his bond, the judge or magistrate, by proper order, shall declare the bond forfeited and order his immediate arrest without warrant if he is within this state. Recovery may be had on such bond in the name of the state as in the case of other bonds given by the accused in criminal proceedings within this state. Source. 1937, 70:1. RL 437:18.

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Source. 1937, 70:1. RL 437:18.

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  • 1937, 70:1. RL 437:18

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  • 2026 SB551 amend

    to any judgment issued without jurisdiction or due process or to any judgment that is penal in nature. 8 New Section; Fugitives from Justice; Duty of Governor; Exception. Amend RSA 612 by inserting after section 2 the following new section: 612:2-a Fugitives from Justice; Duty of Governor; Exception. Except as required by federal law, no demand for the extradition of a person subject to criminal li

  • 2026 SB551-FN amend

    to any judgment issued without jurisdiction or due process or to any judgment that is penal in nature. 8 New Section; Fugitives from Justice; Duty of Governor; Exception. Amend RSA 612 by inserting after section 2 the following new section: 612:2-a Fugitives from Justice; Duty of Governor; Exception. Except as required by federal law, no demand for the extradition of a person subject to criminal li