Neglected or Abused Children in NH-Parent's INADEQUATE Representation

TITLE LIX
PROCEEDINGS IN CRIMINAL CASES

CHAPTER 604-A
ADEQUATE REPRESENTATION FOR INDIGENT DEFENDANTS IN CRIMINAL CASES

Section 604-A:1-a

604-A:1-a Neglected or Abused Children. – In cases involving a neglected or abused child, when a guardian ad litem is appointed for the child as provided in RSA 169-C:10, the cost of such appointment shall be paid from funds appropriated for indigent defense pursuant to this chapter. In cases involving a neglected or abused child, when an attorney is appointed to represent a parent determined to be indigent pursuant to RSA 169-C:10, II, the cost of such appointment shall be paid from funds appropriated for indigent defense pursuant to this chapter.
Source. 1973, 522:1. 1996, 248:9, eff. July 1, 1996. 2008, 296:24, eff. June 27, 2008. 2009, 144:183, eff. July 1, 2009.

Note from unhappygrammy
As you can see, in child abuse and neglect cases an attorney is appointed to represent the parent, paid for by the indigent fund, better known as the DCYF fund. In which case, you can kiss your child goodbye. When your court-appointed puppet does nothing to fight for you, stating the court is his boss, don't expect the Nashua, NH Judges to allow you to fire him. It doesn't happen. No matter how many motion's you file, your stuck with the puppet. Even if you state you 'll represent yourself, God know's you can do a better job defending yourself. You know your case better than anyone else, Nashua Judges still deny you the right to fire the puppet. In such a case, your child is gone forever, which is what DCYF, the Judge and your court-appointed puppet were all working for. Innocent or not, you lose. That's a fact of life in NH!

http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LIX/604-A/604-A-1-a.htm