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New Hampshire Expands Second Chances in Justice | Concord News
New Hampshire just shattered a 3-year deadline for seeking retrials in criminal cases, allowing new evidence — from witness testimony to scientific breakthroughs — to reopen convictions no matter how much time has passed. This landmark change, set to take effect January 2027, responds to years of advocacy and acknowledges that justice sometimes needs more time than rigid timelines allow. While prosecutors worried about floodgates of baseless claims, supporters argue the standards remain high — and other states have shown similar reforms don’t trigger chaos. For advocates like Cynthia…
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