Revision: May 21, 2024, 1:44 p.m.
Senate Finance
May 21, 2024
2024-2096s
09/05
Amendment to HB 318-FN-A
Amend RSA 597:2, III(a)(2) as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
(2) If a person is charged with any other criminal offense, [an offense listed in RSA 173-B:1, I, or a violation of a protective order under RSA 458:16, III, or after arraignment, is charged with a violation of a protective order issued under RSA 173-B,] the court may order preventive detention without bail, or, in the alternative, may [order] recommend restrictive conditions including but not limited to electronic monitoring and supervision, only if the court determines by clear and convincing evidence that release will endanger the safety of that person or the public. In determining whether release will endanger the safety of that person or the public, the court may consider all relevant factors presented pursuant to paragraph IV.
Amend RSA 490-K:1 as inserted by section 7 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
490-K:1 Judicial Training Coordinator.
A judicial training coordinator position shall be created on or before July 1, 2025, to work under the direction of the chief justice of the supreme court. The judicial training coordinator shall develop high quality judicial branch training and continuing education programs and work to provide judges, bail commissioners, administrators, and court staff with a reasonable opportunity to fulfill any mandatory orientation and initial required training as well as continuing educational requirements set by the chief justice of the supreme court.
Amend the bill by replacing section 11 with the following:
I. Sections 10 and 11 of this act shall take effect July 1, 2024.
II. Section 7 of this act shall take effect July 1, 2025.
III. The remainder of this act shall take effect January 1, 2025.