A court shall provide a district attorney's office with oral or written notice no later than seven working days prior to a scheduled court proceeding attendant to a criminal offense, unless a shorter notice period is reasonable under the circumstances. The district attorney's office shall convey the information concerning the scheduled court proceeding to the victim, as provided in Subsection B of Section 9 [31-26-9 NMSA 1978] of the Victims of Crime Act.
History: Laws 1994, ch. 144, ยง 10.
Structure 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.