What is an en banc hearing?

An en banc hearing is a type of hearing conducted in New Hampshire criminal appeal law. It is an appeal hearing held before all judges in the state’s highest court, also known as the Supreme Court of New Hampshire. The Supreme Court of New Hampshire is composed of five justices, and in an en banc hearing, all five justices sit together to hear a case. In a regular appeal hearing, the defendant or plaintiff appeals the original ruling made by a lower court or an appeals court. This appeal is heard by a panel of three justices, who then render a decision. But in an en banc hearing, the original ruling is reviewed by all five justices of the state Supreme Court. This gives the defendant or plaintiff a bigger chance of receiving a favorable ruling, as all justices are present to hear the case and render their opinion. En banc hearings are rare and are only granted if the Supreme Court deems it necessary. The purpose of an en banc hearing is to ensure that the highest court in the state can make an informed decision regarding the case. After the hearing, the five justices may come to a unanimous ruling, or a majority ruling if only some justices agree.

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