651:4-b Presentence Investigation of Members and Veterans of the Armed Forces. –
I. When a defendant appears in court and is convicted of a crime, the court shall inquire whether the defendant is currently serving in or is a veteran of the armed forces.
II. If the defendant is currently serving in the armed forces or is a veteran and has been diagnosed as having a mental illness by a qualified psychiatrist or clinical psychologist or physician, the court may:
(a) Order that the person preparing the presentence investigation report under RSA 651:4, I consult with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the adjutant general, the division of veterans services, or another agency or person with suitable knowledge or experience, for the purpose of providing the court with information regarding treatment options available to the defendant, including federal, state, and local programming; and
(b) Consider the treatment recommendations of any diagnosing or treating mental health professionals together with the treatment options available to the defendant in imposing sentence.