New Hampshire HB1715 mandates electronic filing for domestic violence and stalking petitions starting October 1, 2026.

New Hampshire HB1715 requires all petitions for domestic violence and stalking cases filed on or after October 1, 2026, to be submitted electronically through the court's system. The court can exempt a party from this requirement if electronic filing poses an undue hardship. The bill also allows individuals to proceed without legal counsel and mandates that peace officers or the sheriff's department serve process. It ensures that electronic filing does not preclude other civil or criminal remedies.

New Hampshire HB1715 mandates electronic filing for domestic violence and stalking petitions starting October 1, 2026.

New Hampshire HB1715 requires all petitions for domestic violence and stalking cases filed on or after October 1, 2026, to be submitted electronically through the court's system. The court can exempt a party from this requirement if electronic filing poses an undue hardship. The bill also allows individuals to proceed without legal counsel and mandates that peace officers or the sheriff's department serve process. It ensures that electronic filing does not preclude other civil or criminal remedies.