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1 Proceedings in Court; New Trials; Time. Amend RSA 526:4 to read as follows:
526:4 Time.
A new trial shall not be granted unless the petition is filed within three years after the rendition of the judgment complained of, or the failure of the suit.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2025.
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1 Proceedings in Court; New Trials; Time. Amend RSA 526:4 to read as follows:
526:4 Time.
I. A new trial shall not be granted unless the petition is filed within 3 years after the rendition of the judgment complained of, or the failure of the suit.
II. This time limit shall not apply to a motion for new trial in any criminal conviction for a felony offense or a class A misdemeanor that avers newly discovered evidence, new or additional forensic testing, or new scientific understanding that would have been material for the fact finder.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2025.