The law enforcement agency that investigates a criminal offense shall:
A. inform the victim of medical services and crisis intervention services available to victims;
B. provide the victim with the police report number for the criminal offense and a copy of the following statement: "If within thirty days you are not notified of an arrest in your case, you may call (telephone number for the law enforcement agency) to obtain information on the status of your case."; and
C. provide the victim with the name of the district attorney for the judicial district in which the criminal offense was committed and the address and telephone number for that district attorney's office.
History: Laws 1994, ch. 144, ยง 8.
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.