Nh Coalition Calls for Routine Internal Reviews of Domestic Violence Cases

August 26, 2025

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"This review brought to light fatal gaps in information sharing and follow through by New Hampshire's criminal legal system. The defendant in this case was ordered four times to relinquish his firearms and still had access to a gun that he used to kill Marisol. This is unacceptable and New Hampshire has a responsibility to do better. Internal reviews of domestic violence cases should be conducted routinely, not just when there has been a tragic outcome resulting in death or injury. These reviews, like the one following Marisol’s murder, are important parts of identifying system failures, and can be aided by regular data collection on how judges are ruling in domestic violence cases," said the Coalition's Executive Director Lyn Schollett.

Schollett continued, "We appreciate the courts acknowledging the reality of domestic violence and the complex nature of these cases. Victims’ lives cannot be separated into distinct parts—they endure a continuous pattern of trauma and terror. We hope the increased information sharing that the courts are recommending will be implemented in order to reduce barriers to victim safety moving forward. The Coalition is committed to partnering with the courts, prosecutors, and law enforcement to prevent future homicides."