NH HB253

Requires private practice attorneys in New Hampshire to remit interest or dividends from their interest-bearing pooled trust accounts (IOLTA) to the New Hampshire Public Defender's office on at least a quarterly basis

Exempts judges, attorneys general, public defenders, US attorneys, district attorneys, military personnel, government employees, corporate counsel, and law teachers from the requirement

Conditions the Public Defender's office eligibility to receive these funds on not making contributions to any non-profit organizations or political campaigns during that quarter

Requires the Public Defender's office to publish its full budget within 90 days after the fiscal year ends; failure to comply redirects the funds to the state general fund instead

Authorizes the Supreme Court and New Hampshire Bar Association to establish governing rules, but prohibits rules inconsistent with the statute; takes effect 60 days after passage