TITLE XII
PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE

CHAPTER 169-B
DELINQUENT CHILDREN

Section 169-B:8

    169-B:8 Failure to Appear; Felony Against Person or Property; Felony Drug Offense; Warrant. –
I. Any person summoned who, without reasonable cause, fails to appear with the minor, may be proceeded against as in case of contempt of court.
II. If a summons cannot be served or the party served fails to obey the same, and in any case where it appears to the court that such summons will be ineffectual, a warrant may be issued for the minor's appearance or for the appearance of anyone having custody or control of the minor or for both.
III. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs I and II, a warrant may be issued for the detention of a minor whose offense constitutes a felony against the person or property, or a felony under RSA 318-B.

Source. 1979, 361:2. 1995, 302:8, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.