Supreme Court of New Hampshire

State of New Hampshire v. Michael Caterson

September 21, 2023

Summary

The Supreme Court vacated the Superior Court’s dismissal of criminal charges against Michael Caterson and remanded for further proceedings, holding that RSA 169‑B:4, VII does not bar prosecution absent an ongoing juvenile proceeding and that the appeal is moot. The Court declined to reach the merits of the statutory‑interpretation arguments.