The rights and duties established pursuant to the provisions of the Victims of Crime Act take effect when an individual is formally charged by a district attorney for allegedly committing a criminal offense against a victim. Those rights and duties remain in effect until final disposition of the court proceedings attendant to the charged criminal offense.
History: Laws 1994, ch. 144, ยง 6.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 31 - Criminal Procedure
Section 31-26-1 - Short title.
Section 31-26-2 - Purpose of act.
Section 31-26-3 - Definitions.
Section 31-26-4 - Victim's rights.
Section 31-26-5 - Exercise of rights; requirements for victim.
Section 31-26-6 - When rights and duties take effect; termination of rights and duties.
Section 31-26-7 - Designation or appointment of victim's representative.
Section 31-26-10.1 - Crime victim presence at court proceedings; plea agreement notification.
Section 31-26-13 - Disclaimer.
Section 31-26-14 - Effect of noncompliance.