Recording Laws
All-Party Consent Required
New Hampshire is an all-party consent state. All parties must consent to recording.
Statute: N.H. Rev. Stat. § 570-A:2
Can Record Police: Yes (in public)
Penalties: Class B felony
Stop and Identify
ID Required When Detained
When lawfully detained; officer may request name
What you must provide:
- - Name
Penalty for refusal: Violation
Statute: N.H. Rev. Stat. § 594:2
Immigration Policy
Neutral
New Hampshire has no statewide sanctuary or anti-sanctuary law.
ICE Cooperation: Limited
State Resources
State Bar Association
https://www.nhbar.org/Legal Aid
https://www.nhla.org/Remember in New Hampshire
- ✓ You always have the right to remain silent
- ✓ You can record police in public spaces
- ✓ You do not have to consent to a search
- ✓ If arrested, say "I want a lawyer"
- ! In New Hampshire, you must identify yourself when lawfully detained
- ! New Hampshire is an all-party consent state for recording private conversations