New Hampshire § 161-9 - Section 161:9 Children in Need of Services.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 161-9 — Section 161:9 Children in Need of Services., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 161-9. Section 161:9 Children in Need of Services.
When the department is a petitioner or respondent in contested cases involving children in need of services, children who are alleged to be neglected or abused, and in contested termination of parental rights cases or contested cases involving protective services for adults, the commissioner may, with the approval of the attorney general, contract with attorneys to represent social workers of the department appearing in such cases. The commissioner may compensate attorneys at a reasonable rate for such representation.
Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire § 161-9
What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 161-9 cover?
Section 161-9 ("Section 161:9 Children in Need of Services.") 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 § 161-9?
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