2021 New Mexico Statutes
Article 3 - Bail
Section 31-3-1.1 - Review of youthful offender records.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, when considering the setting of bail or other conditions of release of a person charged with a felony, the juvenile disposition of a youthful offender and any evidence given in a hearing in court for a youthful offender may be considered. The juvenile disposition and evidence used pursuant to this section may be considered only if the person is thirty years old or younger. If a judge considers the juvenile disposition of a youthful offender or evidence given in a hearing for the youthful offender pursuant to this section, the disposition and evidence shall be considered confidential and shall be reviewed or discussed in camera. All evidence, motions or other documents or evidence pertaining to the juvenile disposition shall be sealed, unless otherwise considered not to be confidential by law.
History: Laws 2016, ch. 9, § 1.
Effective dates. — Laws 2016, ch. 9 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective May 18, 2016, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.

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