N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 21-H:4(VIII)

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  • Population: General
  • Type of Practice: Victim Offender Dialogue
  • Level of Support: Structured Requirement

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VIII.  The victim-offender dialogue program which shall be a victim-initiated, voluntary program to assist crime victims who seek access to restorative justice programs as provided under RSA 21-M:8-k, II(u), under the direction of the victim services coordinator who shall:
(a)  Implement and oversee the program.
(b)  Advocate for the rights of crime victims.
(c)  Provide corrections-based victim services including but not limited to:
(1)  Notification of offender status changes.
(2)  Victim-initiated victim-offender dialogue.
(3)  Advocacy, safety, and support for victims during reduced custody, offender re-entry, and hearings of the adult parole board.
Participation in the program shall not affect the court’s decision relative to sentencing, parole, or other types of supervised or unsupervised release programs.

Keywords: Criminal Justice
Locations: New Hampshire