New Hampshire
Does my state have the death penalty?
Yes, however New Hampshire has not had an execution since 1976. New Hampshire state law makes the death penalty available in limited cases: the murder of a police officer or judge, murder for hire, and murder during a kidnapping, rape or some drug crimes.
What is my governor's position on the death penalty?
Governor John Lynch (D) has no recorded record on this issue but has stated that he will veto any bills that come before him that will change the current laws dealing with capital punishment.
How many people are on Death Row in my state?
New Hampshire is the only state that has the death penalty statute yet currently has no one on Death Row.
Is there anything like the Center on Wrongful Convictions in my state?
New England Innocence Project
c/o Testa, Hurwitz & Thibeault, LLP
125 High Street
Boston, MA 02110
Attention: Kristin Cronin, Coordinator
Was anyone on Death Row ever found innocent in my state?
To date, no Death Row inmate has been found innocent in New Hampshire.
Are there any opportunities for volunteering in my state?
New Hampshire Coalition Against the Death Penalty
Northeast Death Penalty Abolition Organizing Page
Additional Resources
New Hampshire State Info at DPIC
* Information updated annually. Last updated January 2006. For more information, go to the Death Penalty Information Center.
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