# N.H. R. Ev. 410: Rule 410. Pleas, Plea Discussions, and Related Statements

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NH_EVID_ARTICLE_IV_RELEVANCY_AND_ITS_LIMITS_R410

## Section

- **Citation:** N.H. R. Ev. 410
- **Heading:** Rule 410. Pleas, Plea Discussions, and Related Statements
- **Jurisdiction:** New Hampshire
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** New Hampshire Court Rules / Rules of Evidence / ARTICLE_IV_RELEVANCY_AND_ITS_LIMITS / N.H. R. Ev. 410

## Text

(a) Prohibited Uses. In a civil or criminal case, evidence of the following is not admissible against the defendant who made the plea or participated in the plea discussions:
(1) a guilty plea that was later withdrawn;
(2) a nolo contendere plea;
(3) a statement made during a proceeding on either of those pleas in any state court proceeding or under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11; or
(4) a statement made during plea discussions with the representative of the State if the discussions did not result in a guilty plea or they resulted in a later-withdrawn guilty plea.
(b) Exceptions. The court may admit a statement described in Rule 410(a)(3) or (4):
(1) in any proceeding in which another statement made during the same plea or plea discussions has been introduced, if in fairness the statements ought to be considered together; or
(2) in a criminal proceeding for perjury or false statement, if the defendant made the statement under oath, on the record, and with counsel present.
2016 NHRE Update Committee Note
The amendment made by supreme court order dated April 20, 2017, effective July 1, 2017, made stylistic changes to the rule.

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