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Senate Judiciary hears HB 369 on misdemeanor sexual‑assault prosecutions; sponsors seek to limit repeat testimony for victims
Summary
HB 369 would require early choice of forum in certain misdemeanor sexual‑assault cases to avoid victims, particularly minors, facing a second criminal trial; sponsors and advocates urged support at a Senate Judiciary hearing.
The New Hampshire Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony on HB 369, legislation that would change the procedure in some misdemeanor sexual‑assault prosecutions so defendants must elect a path that prevents child victims from being called to testify twice in successive proceedings.
Representative Kelly Potenza, prime sponsor in the House, described the bill as a response to delays and procedural quirks that can force victims — often minors — to endure repeated court…
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