A New Hampshire Delinquency Petition is a legal document used to initiate a court proceeding for juveniles who have been accused of criminal offenses. The petition is filed by the county attorney or a designated representative of the state. The petition contains information about the juvenile’s alleged criminal offense, the court in which the case will be heard, and the penalties that the juvenile may face. There are two types of New Hampshire Delinquency Petitions: an original petition and an amended petition. An original petition is filed when a juvenile is first accused of a criminal offense, while an amended petition is filed if the juvenile is accused of a new offense or if additional information is needed to support the original petition. In both cases, the petition must be approved by a judge in order for the court proceedings to begin.