Endangering a Child
RSA 639:3 — knowingly endangering a child under 18 by violating a duty of care
A person is guilty of endangering the welfare of a child who knowingly endangers the welfare of a child under 18 by purposely violating a duty of care, protection or support owed to the child, or by inducing the child to engage in the conduct the section lists.
Who handles this in New Hampshire: New Hampshire Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the New Hampshire directory.
Sources for this section (1)
- RSA 639:3 — Endangering Welfare of Child or Incompetent
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed New Hampshire attorney.