New Hampshire § 1-17 - Section 1:17 Application of Laws.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 1-17 — Section 1:17 Application of Laws., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-17. Section 1:17 Application of Laws.
The jurisdiction of the courts of this state over civil and criminal matters shall extend to all territory within the marine boundaries of this state as defined in this subdivision, which has not been heretofore incorporated in any town, city or county. In such event, all such proceedings may be instituted in the district or municipal court of the district or municipality closest to the place where the alleged offense occurred or cause of action arose or in the superior court holden in Rockingham county, to the same extent as if the alleged offense occurred or cause of action arose within said district, municipality or county, any other jurisdiction or venue statute to the contrary notwithstanding.
Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 1-17 cover?
Section 1-17 ("Section 1:17 Application of Laws.") is part of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Hampshire. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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