In any action brought under the New Mexico Civil Rights Act, the court may, in its discretion, allow a prevailing plaintiff or plaintiffs reasonable attorney fees and costs to be paid by the defendant.
History: Laws 2021, ch. 119, § 5.
Effective dates. — Laws 2021, ch. 119, § 14 made Laws 2021, ch. 119, § 5 effective July 1, 2021.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Article 4A - New Mexico Civil Rights
Section 41-4A-1 - Short title.
Section 41-4A-4 - Prohibiting the use of the defense of qualified immunity.
Section 41-4A-5 - Attorney fees.
Section 41-4A-6 - Limitation on recovery.
Section 41-4A-7 - Statute of limitations and abatement.
Section 41-4A-8 - Indemnification by public body.
Section 41-4A-9 - Waiver of sovereign immunity.
Section 41-4A-10 - Common law judicial, legislative or other established immunity.
Section 41-4A-11 - Records of claims.