New Mexico Statutes
Article 29 - Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction
Section 31-29-6 - Notice of collateral consequences at sentencing and upon release. (Effective January 1, 2022.)

A. An individual convicted of an offense shall be given notice as provided in Subsections B and C of this section:
(1) that collateral consequences may apply because of the conviction;
(2) of the internet address of the collection of laws published pursuant to Subsections C and D of Section 4 [31-29-4 NMSA 1978] of the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act;
(3) that there may be ways to obtain relief from collateral consequences;
(4) of contact information for government or nonprofit agencies, groups or organizations, if any, offering assistance to individuals seeking relief from collateral consequences; and
(5) of when an individual convicted of an offense may vote pursuant to New Mexico law.
B. Except as provided in Subsection D of this section, the court shall provide the notice set forth in Subsection A of this section as a part of sentencing.
C. Except as provided in Subsection D of this section, if an individual is sentenced to imprisonment or other incarceration, the officer or agency releasing the individual shall provide the notice set forth in Subsection A of this section not more than thirty and, if practicable, at least five days before release.
D. The notice required pursuant to Subsection A of this section need not be given until six months have elapsed after the collection of laws required pursuant to Section 4 of the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act is first available on the internet pursuant to Subsections C and D of Section 4 of that act.
History: Laws 2021, ch. 58, § 6.
Effective dates. — Laws 2021, ch. 58, § 17 made Laws 2021, ch. 58, § 6 effective January 1, 2022.

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