I. Any person summoned who, without reasonable cause, fails to appear with the child, may be proceeded against as in case of contempt of court.
II. If a summons cannot be served or the party served fails to obey the same, and in any case where it appears to the court that such summons will be ineffectual, a warrant may be issued for the child’s appearance or for the appearance of anyone having custody or control of the child or for both.

Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 169-D:7

  • person: may extend and be applied to bodies corporate and politic as well as to individuals. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:9
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.