When any peace officer is under administrative investigation and a determination is made to commence a criminal investigation, he shall be immediately notified of the investigation and shall be afforded all the protections set forth in the bill of rights of the United States and New Mexico constitutions.
History: Laws 1991, ch. 117, ยง 8.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 14 - Peace Officer's Employer-Employee Relations
Section 29-14-1 - Short title.
Section 29-14-2 - Findings and purpose.
Section 29-14-4 - Investigations of peace officers; requirements.
Section 29-14-5 - Polygraph examinations.
Section 29-14-6 - Investigation of administrative matters.
Section 29-14-7 - Personnel files.
Section 29-14-8 - Constitutional rights; notification.
Section 29-14-9 - Forced disclosure of financial status prohibited.