In re Nicholas G.

Memorandum Opinion

BROCK, C.J.

The Family Division Pilot Program (Korbey, J.) has transferred without ruling, see SUP. CT. R. 9, questions as to whether marital masters have the authority, pursuant to Laws 1995, chapter 152, to adjudicate delinquency cases under RSA chapter 169-B (1994 & Supp. 1996). Pursuant to an agreement of the parties reached at a prehearing evaluation conference, see SUP. CT. R. 12-B, the following questions were briefed and argued:

1. Does a marital master have statutory authority to conduct proceedings under RSA 169-B?

2. Would it violate Part 2, Article 46 of the New…