Domestic Violence Laws in New Hampshire.

Authorizes emergency ex parte orders (effective immediately, lasting 30 days) and final Protection Orders (after hearing, 1 year, renewable).

Enacted in 2014 creating domestic violence as a distinct offense (rather than simple assault with enhancement). Misdemeanor for first offense; felony for second and subsequent, or if weapon used.

Class A misdemeanor. Felony if aggravated (violation of protective order, prior stalking conviction, use of weapon, or minor victim).

Victims of stalking may obtain civil protection orders under the same framework as domestic violence orders.

New Hampshire's Victims' Assistance Commission provides compensation for medical, counseling, and economic losses up to $25,000.