Section 173-B:2 Jurisdiction and Venue. - New Hampshire Statutes

   I. All district courts shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the superior court over all proceedings under this chapter.
   II. If the plaintiff has left the household or premises to avoid further abuse, the plaintiff shall have the option to commence proceedings pursuant to RSA 173-B:3 in the county or district where the plaintiff temporarily resides.
   III. Proceedings under this chapter may be transferred to another court upon the motion of any party or of the court as the interests of justice or the convenience of the parties may require.
   IV. In any county where the family division is located, the family division shall have jurisdiction over domestic violence cases consistent with 1995, 152.

Source. 1999, 240:3, eff. Jan. 1, 2000.