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NH Rev Stat § 172:2-a (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Safety and Welfare|Title 172 - New Hampshire Substance Use Disorder Services System|Section 172:2-a - State Substance Use Disorder Services System Established.

    172:2-a State Substance Use Disorder Services System Established. –||The commissioner shall provide for the scientific care, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals with substance use disorders and their families, and work towards the prevention of, and assist in the control of, alcohol and drug misuse within the state through education, treatment, community organization, and research. The department shall establish, maintain, implement, and coordinate a system of substance use disorder treatment services under this chapter. This system shall be supervised by the commissioner. With the exception of a youth drug treatment center required to be operated by a non-governmental entity at the Sununu youth services center, at the discretion of the commissioner, the department may directly operate and administer any program or facility which provides, or which may be established to provide, services to persons with substance use disorders or may enter into a contract with any individual, partnership, association, public or private, for profit or nonprofit, agency or corporation for the operation and administration of any such program or facility.|||Source. 1969, 501:2. 1979, 378:11, 30, eff. July 1, 1980. 2018, 364:3, eff. July 2, 2018.|
NH Rev Stat § 172:2-b (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Safety and Welfare|Title 172 - New Hampshire Substance Use Disorder Services System|Section 172:2-b - Repealed by 2000, 204:4, eff. July 29, 2000.

    172:2-b Repealed by 2000, 204:4, eff. July 29, 2000. –|
NH Rev Stat § 172:2-c (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Safety and Welfare|Title 172 - New Hampshire Substance Use Disorder Services System|Section 172:2-c - Community Substance Use Disorder Treatment Programs.

    172:2-c Community Substance Use Disorder Treatment Programs. –||Any city, county, town, or any individual, partnership, association, public or private, for profit or nonprofit, agency or corporation may establish and administer a community substance use disorder treatment program for the purpose of providing substance use disorder treatment services to individuals, families, and organizations in the area. Every program shall, at a minimum, provide substance use disorder screening and evaluation, case management, and outpatient counseling services. The department may contract with a community substance use disorder treatment program, pursuant to RSA 172:2-a, for the operation and administration of any services that are part of the state substance use disorder treatment system. In the event that the commissioner decides to enter into a contract for the operation and administration of any services which are part of the state substance use disorder treatment system, the contract shall contain standards designed to measure the performance of the contractor in achieving positive consumer outcomes, maintaining fiscal integrity, and providing quality services. The commissioner shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 172:8-b, to establish criteria for designating substance use disorder treatment programs under this chapter.|||Source. 2018, 364:4, eff. July 2, 2018.|
NH Rev Stat § 172:3 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Safety and Welfare|Title 172 - New Hampshire Substance Use Disorder Services System|Section 172:3 - to 172:5 Repealed by 1961, 222:6, par. VII.

    172:3 to 172:5 Repealed by 1961, 222:6, par. VII. –|
NH Rev Stat § 172:6 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Safety and Welfare|Title 172 - New Hampshire Substance Use Disorder Services System|Section 172:6 - Director.

    172:6 Director. –||The governor, with the advice and consent of the council, shall appoint an office director in accordance with RSA 4:12. The director shall be compensated in accordance with RSA 94.|||Source. 1947, 254:5. 1949, 313:1, par. 6. 1950, 5, part 19:4. RSA 172:6. 1979, 378:13, 32, eff. July 1, 1980.|
NH Rev Stat § 172:7 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Safety and Welfare|Title 172 - New Hampshire Substance Use Disorder Services System|Section 172:7 - Assignment of Functions.

    172:7 Assignment of Functions. –||The commissioner may assign the functions provided for in this chapter to the staff of the department as the commissioner deems appropriate.|||Source. 1947, 254:6. 1949, 313:7. 1950, 5, part 19:4. RSA 172:7. 1979, 378:14, 33. 1983, 291:1, II. 1995, 310:146, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.|
NH Rev Stat § 172:8 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Safety and Welfare|Title 172 - New Hampshire Substance Use Disorder Services System|Section 172:8 - Duties of Commissioner.

    172:8 Duties of Commissioner. –||The commissioner shall:||I. Study the problems presented by alcohol and drug abuse, including methods and facilities available for the care, treatment, custody, employment, and rehabilitation of persons who are inebriates, alcohol abusers, drug dependent, or drug abusers.||II. Promote meetings and programs for the discussion of alcohol and drug dependency and abuse for the guidance and assistance of individuals, schools, courts, and other public and private agencies.||III. Conduct, promote and finance, in full or in part, studies, and other appropriate facilities dealing with the physical, psychological, and/or social aspects of alcohol and drug abuse.||IV. Have the authority to accept or reject for examination, diagnosis, guidance, and treatment, insofar as funds and facilities permit, any resident of the state who comes to the commissioner voluntarily for advice and treatment.||V. [Repealed.]||VI. Render biennially to the governor and council a report of his activities including recommendations for improvements therein by legislation or otherwise.||VII. Coordinate community medical resources for the emergency medical care of persons suffering acute mental or physical reaction to alcohol or drugs and of persons suffering from drug dependency.||VIII. Employ such assistants as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter, in accordance with state personnel regulations, and within available appropriations and funds.||IX. Disseminate information on the subjects of alcohol and drug abuse for the guidance and assistance of individuals, schools, courts and other public and private agencies.||X. [Repealed.]|||Source. 1950, 5, part 19:5. RSA 172:8. 1969, 501:3. 1973, 140:11. 1979, 378:15-17, 34-36. 1985, 218:2. 1988, 242:10, III, IV, eff. June 29, 1988.|
NH Rev Stat § 172:8-a (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Safety and Welfare|Title 172 - New Hampshire Substance Use Disorder Services System|Section 172:8-a - Confidentiality of Client Records.

    172:8-a Confidentiality of Client Records. –||No reports or records or the information contained therein on any client of the program or a certified alcohol or drug abuse treatment facility or any client referred by the commissioner shall be discoverable by the state in any criminal prosecution. No such reports or records shall be used for other than rehabilitation, research, statistical or medical purpose, except upon the written consent of the person examined or treated. Confidentiality shall not be construed in such manner as to prevent recommendation by the commissioner to a referring court, nor shall it deny release of information through court order pursuant to appropriate federal regulations.|||Source. 1969, 501:7. 1979, 378:18, 37. 1988, 242:3, eff. June 29, 1988.|
NH Rev Stat § 172:8-b (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Safety and Welfare|Title 172 - New Hampshire Substance Use Disorder Services System|Section 172:8-b - Rulemaking.

    172:8-b Rulemaking. –||The commissioner shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A relative to the following:||I. The acceptance, care and treatment of alcohol or drug dependent persons and alcohol or drug abusers who are clients of the program established under this chapter or a certified substance abuse treatment facility.||II. A fee schedule and collection of fees under RSA 172:14, IV.||III. Certification of substance abuse treatment facilities including, but not limited to:||(a) Program content;||(b) Qualifications of program staff; and||(c) Type of substance abuse treatment offered.||IV. Certification and recertification of alcohol and drug abuse counselors including, but not limited to:||(a) Peer review of applicants.||(b) Minimum qualifications and competency.||(c) Education and continuing education.||(d) Experience required.||(e) Required knowledge of alcohol and drug abuse counseling.||(f) Such other matters as the commissioner may deem necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.||V. Voluntary admissions under RSA 172:13.|||Source. 1988, 242:4. 1995, 310:33, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.|
NH Rev Stat § 172:9 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Safety and Welfare|Title 172 - New Hampshire Substance Use Disorder Services System|Section 172:9 - Acceptance of Grants.

    172:9 Acceptance of Grants. –||The commissioner is authorized to accept in the name of the state special grants or money or services from the federal or state governments or any of their agencies and may accept gifts to carry on the functions provided for in this chapter.|||Source. 1947, 254:7. 1949, 313:8. 1950, 5, part 19:6. RSA 172:9. 1969, 501:4. 1979, 378:19, 38, eff. July 1, 1980.|
NH Rev Stat § 172:10 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Safety and Welfare|Title 172 - New Hampshire Substance Use Disorder Services System|Section 172:10 - Facilities and Personnel.

    172:10 Facilities and Personnel. –||Within the limits of available appropriations and funds, the commissioner may contract for such educational, research, case work, institutional, medical facilities, personnel and services of public or private agencies as are necessary or desirable to carry out the provisions of this chapter; and may accept for training, and may assign for training, such medical, technical and clinical personnel as may be desirable.|||Source. 1949, 313:9. 1950, 5, part 19:7. RSA 172:10. 1969, 501:5. 1979, 378:20, 39, eff. July 1, 1980.|
NH Rev Stat § 172:11 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Safety and Welfare|Title 172 - New Hampshire Substance Use Disorder Services System|Section 172:11 - Repealed by 1979, 378:21, eff. June 23, 1979.

    172:11 Repealed by 1979, 378:21, eff. June 23, 1979. –|
NH Rev Stat § 172:12 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Safety and Welfare|Title 172 - New Hampshire Substance Use Disorder Services System|Section 172:12 - Designated Receiving Facilities.

    172:12 Designated Receiving Facilities. –||If a client manifests both chemical dependency and psychiatric problems, he may be referred to a designated receiving facility of the department of health and human services on an inpatient basis. If admitted, the client shall be evaluated by a qualified mental health worker and substance abuse counselor for the purpose of recommending an appropriate treatment plan.|||Source. 1947, 254:9. 1949, 313:1, par. 11. RSA 172:12. 1979, 378:22, 40. 1988, 242:5. 1995, 310:181, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.|
NH Rev Stat § 172:14 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Safety and Welfare|Title 172 - New Hampshire Substance Use Disorder Services System|Section 172:14 - Costs and Income.

    172:14 Costs and Income. –||I. In respect to any or all items of expense incurred by the commissioner in connection with the treatment and rehabilitation of clients of a certified substance abuse facility, the commissioner insofar as possible shall seek to be reimbursed by the client or persons liable for the support of the client. The commissioner shall determine whether a client, or any persons chargeable therewith, is able to bear the expense incidental to the treatment and rehabilitation. In a case where the client, or persons chargeable with his or her support, are able to pay only a part of such expense, the commissioner upon satisfactory evidence may direct that such part of the expense as cannot be met by the client or persons chargeable therewith be paid by the state. No client is to be charged at any rate greater than cost. The cost shall not include the costs of administration of the program.||II. As a condition of any certification, training, or permit required in connection with the treatment and rehabilitation of any of his or her clients, or clients of a certified substance abuse treatment facility, the commissioner may require payment of a fee to cover the reasonable costs of acting upon the application for the certification, permit, or training. The commissioner shall establish a fee schedule and provide for the collection of the fees.|||Source. 1949, 313:13. 1950, 5, part 19:10. RSA 172:14. 1979, 378:24, 42. 1985, 218:1, 3. 1988, 242:8, 9, eff. June 29, 1988. 2018, 204:5, eff. July 1, 2018.|
NH Rev Stat § 172-B:2-a (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Safety and Welfare|Title 172-B - Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse|Section 172-B:2-a - to 172-B:2-c Repealed by 2006, 260:37, I, eff. Jan. 1, 2007.

    172-B:2-a to 172-B:2-c Repealed by 2006, 260:37, I, eff. Jan. 1, 2007. –|
NH Rev Stat § 172-B:4 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Safety and Welfare|Title 172-B - Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse|Section 172-B:4 - Laws Relating to Intoxication.

    172-B:4 Laws Relating to Intoxication. –||I. No political subdivision of the state may adopt or enforce an ordinance or bylaw having the force of law that includes being found in an intoxicated condition as one of the elements of the offense giving rise to a criminal or civil penalty. No political subdivision may interpret or apply any law of general application to circumvent this provision.||II. Nothing in this section affects any law or rule against operating a motor vehicle or other machinery under the influence of alcohol or possession or use of alcoholic beverages at stated times and places or by a particular class of persons.||III. This section does not make intoxication or incapacitation as defined in RSA 172-B:1 an excuse or defense for any criminal act. Nothing contained herein shall change current law relative to insanity as a defense for any criminal act.||IV. This section does not relieve any person from civil liability for any injury to persons or property caused by that person while intoxicated or incapacitated.|||Source. 1979, 378:2, eff. Aug. 22, 1979.|
NH Rev Stat § 172-B:5 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Safety and Welfare|Title 172-B - Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse|Section 172-B:5 - Acceptance of Grants.

    172-B:5 Acceptance of Grants. –||The director is authorized to accept in the name of the state special grants or money or services from the federal or state governments or any of their agencies and may accept gifts to carry out the purposes of this chapter. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the period in which the office of alcohol and drug abuse prevention is located administratively in the office of the governor, no new personnel positions in the office of alcohol and drug abuse prevention may be created by the acceptance of federal monies or monies from any other source unless such positions are approved by the fiscal committee of the general court; provided, however, that the governor and council may accept all monies available for any emergency or disaster as defined by the authority awarding such monies to the office of alcohol and drug abuse prevention. Nothing herein shall be construed to affect the provisions of RSA 98:17-a or RSA 124. All monies which fund personnel positions subject to these restrictions shall be used only for the purposes or programs specified in the application for approval of the positions or as otherwise approved by law.|||Source. 1979, 378:2, eff. Aug. 22, 1979.|
NH Rev Stat § 173-B:2 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Safety and Welfare|Title 173-B - Protection of Persons From Domestic Violence|Section 173-B:2 - Jurisdiction and Venue.

    173-B:2 Jurisdiction and Venue. –||I. The district division and the judicial branch family division of the circuit courts shall have concurrent jurisdiction over all proceedings under this chapter.||II. If the plaintiff has left the household or premises to avoid further abuse, the plaintiff shall have the option to commence proceedings pursuant to RSA 173-B:3 in the county or district where the plaintiff temporarily resides.||III. Proceedings under this chapter may be transferred to another court upon the motion of any party or of the court as the interests of justice or the convenience of the parties may require.||IV. [Repealed.]|||Source. 1999, 240:3. 2013, 62:1, 10, I, eff. Jan. 1, 2014.|
NH Rev Stat § 173-B:5-a (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Safety and Welfare|Title 173-B - Protection of Persons From Domestic Violence|Section 173-B:5-a - Permissible Contact.

    173-B:5-a Permissible Contact. –||I. A protective order issued pursuant to RSA 173-B:4 or RSA 173-B:5 shall not be construed to prohibit an attorney, or any person acting on the attorney's behalf, who is representing the defendant in an action brought under this chapter, or in any criminal proceeding concerning the abuse alleged under this chapter, from contacting the plaintiff for a legitimate purpose within the scope of the civil or criminal proceeding; provided, that the attorney or person acting on behalf of the attorney: identifies himself or herself as a representative of the defendant; acknowledges the existence of the protective order and informs the plaintiff that he or she has no obligation to speak; terminates contact with the plaintiff if the plaintiff expresses an unwillingness to talk; and ensures that any personal contact with the plaintiff occurs outside of the defendant's presence, unless the court has modified the protective order to permit such contact.||II. A no-contact provision in a protective order issued pursuant to RSA 173-B:4 or RSA 173-B:5 shall not be construed to:||(a) Prevent contact between counsel for represented parties; or||(b) Prevent a party from appearing at a scheduled court or administrative hearing; or||(c) Prevent a defendant or defendant's counsel from sending the plaintiff copies of any legal pleadings filed in court relating to the domestic violence petition or related civil or criminal matters.||III. A violation of this section may result in a finding of contempt of court.|||Source. 2006, 214:1, eff. July 31, 2006.|
NH Rev Stat § 173-B:6 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Safety and Welfare|Title 173-B - Protection of Persons From Domestic Violence|Section 173-B:6 - Guardian Ad Litem.

    173-B:6 Guardian Ad Litem. –||In all proceedings under this chapter, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the interests of the children of either or both parties. The guardian ad litem may continue to serve after the final disposition of the case.|||Source. 1999, 240:3, eff. Jan. 1, 2000.|
NH Rev Stat § 173-B:7 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Safety and Welfare|Title 173-B - Protection of Persons From Domestic Violence|Section 173-B:7 - Minority Not a Preclusion for Services.

    173-B:7 Minority Not a Preclusion for Services. –||The minority of any individual seeking assistance from any domestic violence program, as defined by RSA 173-B:1, shall not preclude provision of such requested services.|||Source. 1999, 240:3, eff. Jan. 1, 2000.|
NH Rev Stat § 173-B:8 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Safety and Welfare|Title 173-B - Protection of Persons From Domestic Violence|Section 173-B:8 - Notification.

    173-B:8 Notification. –||I. A copy of any order made under this chapter which prohibits any person from abusing another shall be promptly transmitted to the local law enforcement agency having jurisdiction to enforce such order.||II. Temporary orders shall be promptly served on the defendant by a peace officer. Subsequent orders shall be sent to the defendant's last address of record. The defendant shall be responsible for informing the court of any changes of address. Law enforcement agencies shall establish procedures whereby a peace officer at the scene of an alleged violation of such an order may be informed of the existence and terms of such order.||III. Any court-ordered changes or modifications of the order shall be effective upon issuance of such changes or modifications, and shall be mailed or otherwise provided to the appropriate local law enforcement agency and transmitted to the department of safety within 24 hours of the entry of such changes or modifications.|||Source. 1999, 240:3, eff. Jan. 1, 2000.|
NH Rev Stat § 173-B:10 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Safety and Welfare|Title 173-B - Protection of Persons From Domestic Violence|Section 173-B:10 - Protection by Peace Officers.

    173-B:10 Protection by Peace Officers. –||I. Whenever any peace officer has probable cause to believe that a person has been abused, as defined in RSA 173-B:1, that officer shall use all means within reason to prevent further abuse including, but not limited to:||(a) Confiscating any deadly weapons involved in the alleged domestic abuse and any firearms and ammunition in the defendant's control, ownership, or possession.||(b) Transporting or obtaining transportation for the victim and any child, to a designated place to meet with a domestic violence counselor, local family member, or friend.||(c) Assisting the victim in removing toiletries, medication, clothing, business equipment, and any other items determined by the court.||(d) Giving the victim immediate and written notice of the rights of victims and of the remedies and services available to victims of domestic violence. The written notice shall include a statement substantially as follows:||"If you are the victim of domestic violence and you believe that law enforcement protection is needed for your physical safety, you have the right to request that the officer assist in providing for your safety, including asking for an emergency telephonic order for protection. You may also request that the officer assist you in obtaining from your premises and curtilage, toiletries, medication, clothing, business equipment, and any other items as determined by the court, and in locating and taking you to a local safe place including, but not limited to, a designated meeting place to be used as a crisis center, a family member's or friend's residence, or a similar place of safety. If you are in need of medical treatment, you have the right to request that the officer assist you in obtaining an ambulance. You may request a copy of the report filed by the peace officer, at no cost, from the law enforcement department."||II. Pursuant to RSA 594:10, an arrest for abuse may be made without a warrant upon probable cause, whether or not the abuse is committed in the presence of the peace officer. When the peace officer has probable cause to believe that the persons are committing or have committed abuse against each other, the officer need not arrest both persons, but should arrest the person the officer believes to be the primary physical aggressor. In determining who is the primary physical aggressor, an officer shall consider the intent of this chapter to protect the victims of domestic violence, the relative degree of injury or fear inflicted on the persons involved, and any history of domestic abuse between these persons if that history can reasonably be obtained by the officer.|||Source. 1999, 240:3, eff. Jan. 1, 2000.|