🏔️ New Hampshire Victim Rights & Resources
If you are a survivor of abuse, crime, or professional misconduct in New Hampshire, this guide will help you understand your rights, file complaints, and access financial and emotional support — including VOCA-funded services across the state.
⛔️ This guide is not a substitute for legal advice. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or reach out to a crisis hotline listed on our Support and Help page. While we strive to provide accurate, current information, laws and agency procedures may change. Always verify details directly with official sources or consult a licensed attorney in your area.
📜 Your Rights Under New Hampshire Law
New Hampshire law guarantees victims the right to:
- Be treated with fairness, dignity, and respect
- Be notified of proceedings and offender status
- Be present and heard at sentencing and parole hearings
- Receive restitution and confer with the prosecution
- Request protection from the accused
🔗 New Hampshire Victims’ Bill of Rights – DOJ 🔗 NH RSA Chapter 21-M:8-k – Crime Victims’ Rights
📂 Public Records & Documentation
Victims may request:
- Police reports and 911 recordings
- Court documents and case files
- Body/dash cam footage (when applicable)
💡 Submit requests under the New Hampshire Right-to-Know Law (RSA 91-A). Keep copies of all correspondence.
🏥 Requesting Medical Records
You are entitled to access:
- Your own records
- A child or deceased loved one’s records (with legal authority)
🔗 How to File a HIPAA Complaint – HHS.gov
🧑⚕️ Reporting Licensed Healthcare Providers
New Hampshire Board of Medicine:
https://www.oplc.nh.gov/board-medicine
New Hampshire Board of Nursing:
https://www.oplc.nh.gov/board-nursing
Office of Professional Licensure & Certification (Counseling, Social Work):
https://www.oplc.nh.gov
NH Department of Health and Human Services – Facility Complaints:
https://www.dhhs.nh.gov
⚠️ Keep digital or printed copies of all complaints and confirmations.
💰 Victim Compensation in New Hampshire
The NH Victims’ Compensation Program provides financial assistance for:
- Medical and counseling services
- Funeral and burial costs
- Lost wages or income support
- Relocation and safety-related expenses
Eligibility Requirements:
- Report the crime within 5 days (or good cause shown)
- File a claim within 2 years
- Cooperate with law enforcement
🔗 NH Victims’ Compensation Program 📞 Phone: (603) 271-1284 or Toll-Free: 1-800-300-4500
🤝 VOCA-Funded Services in New Hampshire
VOCA grants in New Hampshire are overseen by the Department of Justice and partner agencies.
🔗 NH VOCA Services 📞 General Info: (603) 271-3658
No matter your story, you have rights. The Novel Advocate is here to make sure you’re seen, supported, and empowered every step of the way.
🏔️ Through granite resolve and mountain silence, New Hampshire survivors — your voice breaks through with power.
