New Trial Deadline Under Fire | Concord News

Concord News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 2m

New Hampshire lawmakers are pushing to overturn Governor Ayotte’s veto of a bill that would scrap the three-year deadline for seeking new trials based on new evidence — a move advocates say is vital for wrongfully convicted individuals who often discover proof of innocence years too late. With only three states imposing such strict limits, New Hampshire’s low exoneration rate highlights the urgency. Supporters argue existing legal tools fall short for many non-DNA cases, leaving this statute as the last hope. Governor Ayotte insists current options are enough, but those behind bars and their…