1 Supervision of County Attorney. Amend RSA 7:11 to read as follows:

7:11 Duties Not Exclusive; .

Nothing herein contained shall relieve any officer or person of any duty prescribed by law relative to the enforcement of any criminal law, but such officer or person, in the enforcement of such law, shall be subject to the control of the attorney general whenever in the discretion of the latter he shall see fit to exercise the same.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

1 Supervision of County Attorney. Amend RSA 7:11 to read as follows:

7:11 Duties Not Exclusive; Supervision of County Attorney in Certain Cases .

I. Nothing herein contained shall relieve any officer or person of any duty prescribed by law relative to the enforcement of any criminal law, but such officer or person, in the enforcement of such law, shall be subject to the control of the attorney general whenever in the discretion of the latter he or she shall see fit to exercise the same.

II. If the attorney general determines that neglect of duty by a county attorney requires the attorney general to directly supervise and administer the prosecution of criminal cases by the county attorney's office, the attorney general shall submit the matter to the executive council for approval before taking such action. Prior approval by the executive council shall not be required if a criminal investigation or criminal charges involving the county attorney are pending, or if the county attorney has become incapacitated or resigned. However, an emergency meeting of the executive council shall be called to authorize the attorney general's continued, direct supervision over the office.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.