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In 2023, the New Hampshire Legislature overwhelmingly supported having voters decide at the next general election whether to amend the state constitution to raise the mandatory retirement age for judges from 70 to 75.
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An official with the Department of Corrections said there’s been a 41% increase in the rates of competency evaluations ordered by judges since 2016.
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In September, she will transition to a senior active judge, allowing her to continue hearing a reduced number of cases.
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Michael Delaney is a former Attorney General of New Hampshire.
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Delaney faces headwinds for his role in a sexual assault civil case involving St. Paul’s School.
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The measure is backed by Rep. Bob Lynn, who served as N.H. Supreme Court Chief Justice until hitting the current mandatory retirement age of 70.
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Christopher Butler, 36, is facing criminal threatening charges after allegedly claiming he would bring a ceramic knife into a courtroom.
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Robert Fojo, who has filed lawsuits over COVID-19 safety measures in schools, was suspended from practicing over allegations he mishandled client money.
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The task force will review everything from the wording on court forms to how victims can have more access to attorneys and advocates.
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The court is officially expanding its rules on recording legal proceedings to include remote streaming options.