[1][5] The program's first judge, Richard B. McNamara, served this business court docket for 11 years.
[6] In Grafton, Rockingham and Sullivan Counties, the Family Division has jurisdiction over divorce, custody/support and domestic violence cases.
The chief justice also recommends marital masters to be nominated and appointed by the governor and council.
Part II Article 78 of the state constitution requires Judges retire at the age of seventy years.
The salaries of the Superior Court justices and other state judges are set by RSA 491-A:1.