NH HB1087

Private persons may arrest another for a felony committed in their presence, a misdemeanor breach of peace committed in their presence, or when they have probable cause to believe a felony was committed by the person

Arrestors must use only reasonable and proportional force, promptly notify law enforcement, and detain the person only until police arrive

Entry onto private property for a citizen's arrest is prohibited for misdemeanor offenses and only permitted for felonies when exigent circumstances pose imminent threat of harm

Good faith immunity from criminal and civil liability is provided for arrests made with probable cause and reasonable force, but does not apply to gross negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct

Department of Safety must provide public information about citizen's arrest regulations, with estimated costs of $100,000 to $500,000 annually; effective date is January 1, 2027