I. The sheriff and the sheriff's deputies shall serve and execute all writs and other precepts directed to the sheriff's department and issued from lawful authority. II. The sheriff and the sheriff's deputies and bailiffs shall perform the duties of crier of the court. III. The sheriff's bailiffs shall provide adequate security in all state courts, except the supreme court. IV. The sheriff's bailiffs shall comply with such background investigation checks, physical and mental standards, and training appropriate to their duties as the police standards and training council may require. The council shall consult with the New Hampshire Sheriffs Association and the administrative office of the courts prior to adopting these standards.
To hold any elective office in the state, a person must be a citizen of the United States, either by birth or by naturalization. Must be 18 years of age, a registered voter in the county where you are domiciled, and must have a domicile in the county for which you are chosen.
Filing Requirements
Filing Fee: $10, or petition signature requirement of 50 (if qualifying without paying filing fee or running independent)
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the Secretary of State's office.