New Hampshire HB1608 amends grand jury procedures and expands indemnification for government officers and employees.

New Hampshire HB1608 amends the process for preserving grand jury minutes, requiring the grand jury to appoint a clerk to record the proceedings. It ensures that criminal defendants have access to relevant grand jury minutes. The bill also renames the chapter concerning complaints or investigations arising from licensing board, committee, or regulatory agency matters. Additionally, it expands the indemnification available to state officers, trustees, officials, employees, and others when acting within the scope of their duties and not in a wanton or reckless manner.

New Hampshire HB1608 amends grand jury procedures and expands indemnification for government officers and employees.

New Hampshire HB1608 amends the process for preserving grand jury minutes, requiring the grand jury to appoint a clerk to record the proceedings. It ensures that criminal defendants have access to relevant grand jury minutes. The bill also renames the chapter concerning complaints or investigations arising from licensing board, committee, or regulatory agency matters. Additionally, it expands the indemnification available to state officers, trustees, officials, employees, and others when acting within the scope of their duties and not in a wanton or reckless manner.