New Hampshire § 592-B-9 - Section 592-B:9 Drug Courts or Alternative Drug Offender Programs.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 592-B-9 — Section 592-B:9 Drug Courts or Alternative Drug Offender Programs., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 592-B-9. Section 592-B:9 Drug Courts or Alternative Drug Offender Programs.
I. (a) In any county that has implemented or which will implement the felonies first project established in this chapter within one year of commencing operation of a drug court or alternative drug offender program, the judicial branch shall fund and operate an approved drug court or alternative drug offender program separate from the statewide drug offender grant program established in RSA 490-G, and at no cost to the county. (b) Before the judicial branch funds and operates a drug court or alternative drug offender program in any county under subparagraph (a), the county shall have first applied for a federal grant for the purpose of establishing a program. A county shall be required to apply for a federal grant only once. Any county that applied for a federal grant before the effective date of this section shall not be required to apply again. In the event the county is awarded a federal grant, or any other grant from a nonprofit organization, designed to fund a drug court or alternative drug offender program, the judicial branch shall fund and operate a drug court or alternative drug offender program only after the federal or other nonprofit grant has expired. If the county does not receive a federal or other nonprofit grant for which it applied, the drug court or alternative drug offender program shall commence operation. (c) The cost of the drug court or alternative drug offender program shall not exceed $612,500 per judicial district in a large county, $375,000 in a medium county, and $250,000 in a small county, based on the number of court filings in each judicial district and subject to annual review by the chief justice of the superior court. II. A county in which the judicial branch is funding and operating an approved drug court or alternative drug offender program separate from the statewide drug offender grant program established in RSA 490-G:4 shall not be eligible to receive funds under the statewide drug offender grant program.
Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire § 592-B-9
What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 592-B-9 cover?
Section 592-B-9 ("Section 592-B:9 Drug Courts or Alternative Drug Offender Programs.") 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.
How do I cite New Hampshire § 592-B-9?
A common citation format is "New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 592-B-9" (New Hampshire). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Hampshire law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Hampshire official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Hampshire attorney.
How does New Hampshire § 592-B-9 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in New Hampshire can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in New Hampshire.