HB697 Relative to witness fees in criminal cases.
Relative to witness fees in criminal cases.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Better witness compensation ensures people aren't financially penalized for participating in the justice system.
Your Community
Adequate witness fees improve court participation and help ensure justice is served in criminal cases.
Your Freedom
Addresses fairness in the justice system but has no direct freedom implications.
Status
Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 01/07/2026; Senate Journal 1
Sponsor
Kelley Potenza (R)
The Short Version
Addresses compensation for witnesses in criminal cases. Current witness fees in NH are extremely low and may not even cover travel costs, discouraging cooperation with the justice system.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Witnesses called to testify in criminal cases
- ▲ The justice system
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Court system budgets
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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