New Hampshire § 169-D-7 - Section 169-D:7 Failure to Appear; Warrant.

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§ 169-D-7. Section 169-D:7 Failure to Appear; Warrant.

I. Any person summoned who, without reasonable cause, fails to appear with the child, may be proceeded against as in case of contempt of court. II. If a summons cannot be served or the party served fails to obey the same, and in any case where it appears to the court that such summons will be ineffectual, a warrant may be issued for the child's appearance or for the appearance of anyone having custody or control of the child or for both.

Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 169-D-7 ("Section 169-D:7 Failure to Appear; Warrant.") 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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