New Hampshire HB1087 amends RSA 594 to allow private persons to make citizen's arrests for certain offenses.

New Hampshire HB1087 amends RSA 594 by adding a new section on citizen's arrests by private persons. It allows private individuals to arrest others for felonies committed in their presence, misdemeanors involving a breach of the peace in their presence, or when they have probable cause. The bill specifies that the arrestor must use reasonable force, notify law enforcement promptly, and release the detainee to them without delay. It prohibits entering private property to arrest for misdemeanors unless exigent circumstances exist.

New Hampshire HB1087 amends RSA 594 to allow private persons to make citizen's arrests for certain offenses.

New Hampshire HB1087 amends RSA 594 by adding a new section on citizen's arrests by private persons. It allows private individuals to arrest others for felonies committed in their presence, misdemeanors involving a breach of the peace in their presence, or when they have probable cause. The bill specifies that the arrestor must use reasonable force, notify law enforcement promptly, and release the detainee to them without delay. It prohibits entering private property to arrest for misdemeanors unless exigent circumstances exist.