RSA 21-V:2 Office of the Child Advocate Established.

There shall be an office of the child advocate which shall be an independent agency, attached to the department of administrative services pursuant to RSA 21-G:10 for administrative purposes only. The office shall:
I. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, operate with full independence from any state official, department, or agency in the performance of its duties.
II. Provide independent oversight of executive agencies to:
(a) Ensure that children involved with an agency, and in particular, children served by the child welfare or juvenile justice systems, receive timely, safe, and effective services and that their best interests are being protected.
(b) Strengthen the state by working in collaboration with agencies and other necessary parties on cases