New Hampshire Attorney General Public Integrity Unit
NH AG PIU
Summary
The AG's Public Integrity Unit (PIU) prosecutes criminal wrongdoing by government officials including LE officers. A dedicated full-time investigator (RSA 21-M:8, IV) assists the AG in supervising officer-involved use of deadly force investigations statewide. The PIU receives referrals from the Police Standards and Training Council's Conduct Review Committee for all complaints involving criminal conduct (RSA 106-L:18, II). The AG operates as a state executive office; no civilian membership requirement applies. No explicit statutory subpoena power specific to LE misconduct investigations found in RSA 21-M; general AG prosecutorial authority applies.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | Not specified |
| Removal standard | At will (weak protection) |
| Budget independence | Executive discretion |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Restricted |
| Public reports required | No |
| Pre-publication review | Executive review |
Statute
- Name
- Department of Justice — Criminal Justice Bureau; Officer-Involved Deadly Force Investigator
- Citation
- RSA 21-M:8, IV; RSA 106-L:18
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Criminal misconduct by state and local government officials, including law enforcement officers; officer-involved use of deadly force statewide