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1 Evidence. Amend RSA 169-C:12 to read as follows:
169-C:12 Evidence. In any hearing between husband and wife under this chapter, the court shall not be bound by the technical rules of evidence and may admit evidence which it considers relevant and material but in a hearing involving third parties shall apply the clear and convincing evidentiary standard. Evidence of prior founded or unfounded reports of abuse or neglect shall be admissible in proceedings under this chapter in order to establish a relevant pattern or course of conduct.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2019.
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1 Evidence. Amend RSA 169-C:12 to read as follows:
169-C:12 Evidence. In any hearing between husband and wife under this chapter, the court shall not be bound by the technical rules of evidence and may admit evidence which it considers relevant and material but in a hearing involving third parties shall apply the clear and convincing evidentiary standard. Evidence of prior founded or unfounded reports of abuse or neglect shall be admissible in proceedings under this chapter in order to establish a relevant pattern or course of conduct.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2019.