TITLE LIX
PROCEEDINGS IN CRIMINAL CASES

CHAPTER 594
ARRESTS IN CRIMINAL CASES

Arrest

Section 594:2

    594:2 Questioning and Detaining Suspects. – A peace officer may stop any person whom the officer has reason to suspect is committing, has committed, or is about to commit a crime. An officer may request the person's name and address, but the officer shall not arrest the person based solely on the person's refusal to provide such information.

Source. 1941, 163:2. RL 423:21. RSA 594:2. 1985, 255:2, eff. Jan. 1, 1986. 2019, 171:1, eff. Sept. 8, 2019.