FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the function of your office?

The Rockingham County Attorney's Office prosecutes felony and misdemeanor appeal cases that occur within towns in Rockingham County.  The exception is murder cases, which are prosecuted by The NH Attorney General's Office

Can I speak to an attorney there?    

We cannot answer general legal questions.  The attorneys can only speak with witnesses, law enforcement, and defense attorneys regarding their cases.  There are Pro-bono and reduced fee attorneys through New Hampshire Legal Assistance

Where are you located?

We are in the Rockingham County Superior Court, located at #10 Route 125, Brentwood, NH.  The office is on the right-hand side of the ground level in the building.  You will see a bank-teller window where the receptionist is located.  Check in with the receptionist for all scheduled appointments, meetings, or court hearings. 

I am a victim in a case, how long does it take for the case goes to trial?

The justice process takes time.  When a case is received from law enforcement, it is assigned to a prosecutor who checks over all the information. When the case is complete, the facts are presented to a Grand Jury.  The Grand Jury decides if there is enough evidence to hand down a True Bill, (an indictment).  The defendant then receives a court date to be arraigned (maintains their innocence or pleads guilty) in the Superior Court.  The case is then scheduled for a pre-trial, and then trial.  Trials often can be continued by the court.

I have been subpoenaed on a case, how do I find out what this is about?

Your subpoena will have the case name at the end of the first sentence, for example; STATE VS. JOHN DOE.   That is the name of the case.  When you call our office, you will give that case name, and then be directed to a person that can answer your questions regarding appearing for trial.  A subpoena is a legal document that requires you to appear.

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