New Hampshire § 4-44 - Section 4:44 Hearing Prior to Confirmation of Judicial Appointment.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 4-44 — Section 4:44 Hearing Prior to Confirmation of Judicial Appointment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-44. Section 4:44 Hearing Prior to Confirmation of Judicial Appointment.
Prior to making any judicial appointment with the governor under the provisions of the constitution, the executive council shall hold a public hearing to allow any member of the public who so desires to offer testimony on the prospective judicial appointee. Notice of the hearing shall be provided at least 7 days prior to the date of the hearing in at least 2 newspapers of statewide circulation. Prior to making the judicial appointment, the executive council shall consider the testimony made at the public hearing.
Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire § 4-44
What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 4-44 cover?
Section 4-44 ("Section 4:44 Hearing Prior to Confirmation of Judicial Appointment.") 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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