If an inmate is released from an institution outside of New Mexico, pursuant to Article IV (G) of the compact [31-5-4 NMSA 1978], the superintendent of the penitentiary shall provide him with transportation to either his home or place of employment if in New Mexico, or if neither of these is applicable to any point in New Mexico selected by the inmate.
History: 1953 Comp., § 41-20-16, enacted by Laws 1959, ch. 112, § 6.
Severability. — Laws 1959, ch. 112, § 7, provided for the severability of the act if any part or application thereof is held invalid.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 31 - Criminal Procedure
Article 5 - Interstate Compacts
Section 31-5-1 to 31-5-3 - Repealed.
Section 31-5-4 - [Western Interstate Corrections Compact; form.]
Section 31-5-5 - Inmate commitment or transfer.
Section 31-5-6 - [Enforcement of compact; submission of reports.]
Section 31-5-7 - [Board of parole; hearings within and outside state.]
Section 31-5-8 - [Contracts of governor; approval by board of finance.]
Section 31-5-10 - Interstate Compact on Mentally Disordered Offenders.
Section 31-5-11 - Compact authority.
Section 31-5-12 - Agreement on Detainers.
Section 31-5-14 - Cooperation.
Section 31-5-15 - Habitual offenders.
Section 31-5-17 - Interstate Corrections Compact.
Section 31-5-18 - Secretary of corrections; powers.
Section 31-5-19 - Convicted offenders; contracts with United States attorney general.
Section 31-5-20 - [Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision.]