Courts and Justice

The Attorney General’s office previously found the New Hampshire Judicial Branch didn’t violate any laws in its handling of a series of personnel maneuvers involving a top court official.

Researchers tested therapy and follow-up support for people behind bars in Rhode Island and Michigan — and saw suicide attempts drop 55% after release

Lawyers for the company that operates emissions testing equipment in the state asked a federal judge Thursday to block the looming repeal of mandatory vehicle inspections for New Hampshire drivers.

A federal judge has overturned cuts to funding for NH’s TRIO career and college support program, which the Trump administration said contained illegal equity initiatives.

Hunter Nadeau is accused of entering Sky Meadow Country Club last September and opening fire, killing one person and injuring others.

The Senate Judiciary Committee started confirmation hearings on Tuesday for Christina Nolan and Michael Drescher, two veteran federal prosecutors whom Gov. Phil Scott appointed to the state’s highest court.

Former police chief Karl Jacobson says he took $10,000 from an account meant to compensate police informants, according to city officials.

New Haven's police chief is stepping down amid allegations of theft and misuse of public funds, the mayor’s office announced Monday afternoon.

The state Supreme Court has suspended Christopher Burns’ law license after he allegedly spent a client’s money without performing any legal services. Separately, Burns has sued former Gov. Chris Sununu on behalf of clients.

After a six month delay, children placed in group homes will now be provided lawyers to advocate for their interests during abuse and neglect proceedings.