{"data":{"id":"us-nh/rsa-632-a-9","jurisdiction":"us-nh","citation":"RSA 632-A:9","heading":"Speedy Trial.","body":"In any action under this chapter involving a victim 16 years of age or under or a victim 65 years of age or older, the court and the department of justice shall take appropriate action to ensure a speedy trial to minimize the length of time the victim must endure the stress of involvement in the proceeding. In ruling on any motion or request for a delay or continuance of proceedings, the court shall consider any adverse impact the delay or continuance may have on the well-being of the victim or any witness who is 16 years of age or under or 65 years of age or older. This provision establishes a right to a speedy trial for the victim and shall not be construed as creating any additional rights for the defendant.","path":["Title LXII: CRIMINAL CODE","Chapter 632-A: SEXUAL ASSAULT AND RELATED OFFENSES"],"source_url":"https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/LXII/632-A/632-A-9.htm","current_through":"2025 regular legislative session, or December 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-05T17:28:29Z","sha256":"1ab72de506f7616ec80f90132cd0db987ac7ef41f50725bd5b1d379ba3f2e9ce","source_id":"us-nh","stale":false,"prev":"us-nh/rsa-632-a-8","next":"us-nh/rsa-632-a-9-a"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}