New Hampshire § 605-5 - Section 605:5 Refusal to Plead.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 605-5 — Section 605:5 Refusal to Plead., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 605-5. Section 605:5 Refusal to Plead.
Whenever a person indicted stands mute or refuses to plead, the court shall order the plea of not guilty to be entered, and it shall have the same effect as if the accused had pleaded not guilty.
Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire § 605-5
What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 605-5 cover?
Section 605-5 ("Section 605:5 Refusal to Plead.") 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 § 605-5?
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Is this the official text of New Hampshire law?
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