Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 259:75

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Citation: shall mean any citation, summons, ticket or other document issued by an arresting officer for violation of a law, ordinance or rule, pertaining to motor vehicle traffic, ordering the arrested motorist to appear. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 259:10
“Personal recognizance” shall mean a signed agreement by an arrested motorist that he will comply with the terms of the citation served upon him at the time of arrest.