NH Supreme Court

An ethics probe into a retired justice and sudden unexplained health concerns for the Chief Justice, are focusing attention on the NH Supreme Court’s members, rather than their decisions.

Chief Justice Gordon MacDonald took a sudden medical leave of absence last week. Court officials say day-to-day operations won’t be affected.

Supreme Court Chief Justice Gordon MacDonald’s leave begins immediately, the court announced on Friday. No reason was provided.

Periklis Karoutas has a diverse list of lobbying clients and has worked for a range of Republican political candidates. His latest job comes as New Hampshire's Judicial Branch has faced increased public scrutiny.

The court ruled cell phone location data for defendant Logan Clegg was obtained without a warrant, violating the state constitution. A lower court will now consider other factors in the case.

On Thursday, the New Hampshire House is scheduled to debate a resolution to launch an investigation into Supreme Court Chief Justice Gordon MacDonald over a range of topics. It's an unusual move that is dividing the majority party.

The Attorney General’s Office plans to ask the state Supreme Court to overturn its two landmark Claremont school funding rulings from the 1990s, arguing they are an improper reading of New Hampshire's constitution.

Will, a superior court judge and former solicitor general, will fill a seat vacated by Justice Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi.

Will is currently a state superior court judge. He faced questions Friday over his judicial philosophy and past work defending Gov. Sununu’s COVID-era restrictions on public gatherings.

Will, who also served as the state's first solicitor general, needs to be confirmed by the five-member Executive Council to take a seat on the Supreme Court.