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Special Committee on the Family Division of the Circuit Court

Chairman: Mark Pearson
VChairman: Marjorie Smith
Clerk: n/a
Committee Asst: Karen Karwocki
Researcher: Christina Dyer
Location: LOB Room 206-208
Phone: 603-271-3529

Committee Description
There is hereby established a Special Committee on the Family Division of the Circuit Court to investigate allegations of irregularities, including failure to follow or enforce statutes, unwarranted waiver of or failure to follow court rules, delay in rendering decisions, denial of due process, and other procedural issues. The Special Committee shall consist of twelve members of the House from the Committees on Children and Family Law and Judiciary who shall conduct hearings relative to the process of the family division of the Circuit Court and may make recommendations for future legislation. This Committee shall schedule hearings and receive testimony as necessary from:
  • Guardians ad litem who have participated in proceedings before the family division,
  • Employees of the Division of Children, Youth and Families,
  • Employees of the Bureau of Child Support Services,
  • Members and employees of the Judicial Branch (excluding judges who may be in violation of the rules of judicial conduct),
  • Representatives of the NH Bar Association,
  • Representatives of New Hampshire Legal Assistance, and
  • Any other persons who may have interest in the family court process.