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IF YOU ARE A VICTIM OF FAMILY VIOLENCE, INCLUDING THREATS OF VIOLENCE: |
The police officer has the responsibilty to decide whether or not to make an arrest; an officer can arrest with or without your consent if the officer believes that a crime has been committed. You have the right to go to the District or Superior Court to obtain a protective order against the person who abused or threatened you. It it is after court hours, you can obtain a temporary protective order through your local police department. Contact your local Domestic Violence Crisis Center for free, confidential support and assistance. |
CHILD ABUSE REPORTINGLINE........1-800-894-5533 The State of New Hampshire and The Loudon Police Department take domestic violence very seriously. Victims of felony crime in New Hampshire have rights which are protected by law. |
New Hampshire Victims' Bill Of Rights Victims of felonious crimes committed by an adult offender are entitled to the following rights under NHRSA 21-M:8-K. (a) The right to be treated with fairness and respect for their dignity and privacy throughout the criminal justice process. (b) The right to be informed about the criminal justice process and how it progresses. (c) The right to be free from intimidation and to be reasonably protected from the accused throughout the criminal justice process. (d) The right to be notified of all court proceedings. (e) The right to attend trial and all other court proceedings the accused has the right to attend. (f) The right to confer with the prosecution and to be consulted about the disposition of the case, including plea bargaining. (g) The right to have inconveniences associated with participation in the criminal justice process minimized. (h) The right to be notified if presence in court is not required. (i) The right to be informed about available resources, financial assistance, and social services. (j) The right to restitution, as granted under RSA 651:62-67 or any other applicable state law, or victim's compensation, under RSA 21-M:8-h or any other applicable state law, for their losses. (k) The right to be provided a secure, but not necessarily separate, waiting area during court proceedings. (l) The right to be advised of case progress and final disposition. (m) The right of confidentiality of the victim's address, place of employment, and other personal information. (n) The right to the prompt return of property when no longer needed as evidence. (o) The right to have input in the probation presentence report impact statement. (p) The right to appear and make a written or oral victim impact statement at the sentencing of the defendant. (q) The right to be notified of an appeal, an explanation of the appeal process, the time, place and result of the appeal, and the right to attend the appeal hearing. (r) The right to be notified and to attend sentence review hearings and sentence reduction hearings. (s) The right to be notified of any change of status such as prison release, permanent interstate transfer, or escape, and the date of the parole board hearing, when requested by the victim through the victim advocate. (t) The right to address or submit a written statement for consideration by the parole board on the defendant's release and to be notified of the decision of the board, when requested by the victim through the victim advocate. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS SERVICES N.H. Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence (603) 224-8893 The N.H. Coalition is comprised of 14 programs that provide services to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. The services are FREE, confidential and include a 24-hour crisis line. emergency shelter and transportation, court advocacy in obtaining restraining orders against abusers, hospital and court accompaniment for rape survivors, support groups and information and help in obtaining public assistance. Berlin...................... 1-800-852-3388 Lebanon..................... 448-5525 Concord................... 1-800-852-3388 Littleton.................... 444-0544 Conway.................... 1-800-336-3795 Manchester.............. 668-2299 Claremont................ 1-800-639-3130 Nashua...................... 883-3044 Durham.................... 862-1212 Plymouth..................... 536-1659 Keene...................... 352-3782 Portsmouth (DV)........ 1-800-852-3388 Laconia.................... 1-800-852-3388 Portsmouth (SA)......... 436-4107 VICTIM/WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS These programs provide orientation, information and support throughout the judicial process within the Superior Courts and in some District Courts. Attorney General's Office of Victim Assistance 271-3671 Belknap County........... 524-8050 U.S. Attorney's Office... 225-1552 Carroll County.............. 539-7769 Merrimack County........ 228-0529 Cheshire County........... 352-0056 Rockingham County...... 778-8567 Coos County................. 788-3812 Strafford County............ 749-4215 Grafton County............. 787-6968 Sullivan County............. 863-8345 Hilllsborough County (North)...... 627-1552 Hilllsborough County (South)...... 594-3256 CRIME VICTIMS' COMPENSATION PROGRAM If you are a victim of violent crime, or the family or dependant of a deceased victim, you may be eligible for compensation for hospital/mediacal expenses, lost wages, funural expenses and/or mental health therapy expenses, not otherwise covered by insurance. Property crimes are not covered. Call 1-800-300-4500 for more information. If calling from ooutside New Hampshire call 1-(603) 271-1284 For more information about services in your area, check the customer guide in the front of the white pages of your telephone book for community service numbers. Helpful Links: The State Office of Victim/Witness Assistance Domestic Violence Safety Plan and Resource Guide The Zero, Domestic Violence U.S. Resources |
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