New Hampshire § 262-42 - Section 262:42 Placing Complaint on File.

Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 262-42 — Section 262:42 Placing Complaint on File., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 262-42. Section 262:42 Placing Complaint on File.

Except as herein otherwise provided, a complaint against a person for the violation of any provision of this title may be placed on file at the discretion of the court, if the violation appears to have been unintentional, or if no person or property could have been endangered thereby.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire § 262-42

What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 262-42 cover?

Section 262-42 ("Section 262:42 Placing Complaint on File.") 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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Is this the official text of New Hampshire law?

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