The administrative head of the division is the "director of corrections" who shall be employed by the secretary of the criminal justice department [secretary of corrections] to serve at the pleasure of the secretary of the criminal justice department [secretary of corrections]. The director shall possess a degree from an accredited university and a minimum of five years' experience in the corrections field, including supervisory and managerial experience; or a minimum of ten years' experience in the corrections field, including a minimum of five years' supervisory and managerial experience. He shall receive compensation as provided by law.
History: 1953 Comp., § 42-9-5, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 226, § 5; 1971, ch. 221, § 5; 1977, ch. 257, § 100.
Bracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
Laws 1981, ch. 73, § 8 provided that all references in law to the secretary of criminal justice be construed as references to the secretary of corrections.
Cross references. — For definition of "division", see 33-1-2A NMSA 1978.
For appointment of director, see 9-3-5B(10), 9-3-6 NMSA 1978.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 33 - Correctional Institutions
Article 1 - Corrections Department
Section 33-1-4.1 - Vulnerable offenders program; prevention of victimization.
Section 33-1-4.2 - Restraints on pregnant prisoners.
Section 33-1-5 - Director of corrections; employment.
Section 33-1-6 - Powers and duties of secretary.
Section 33-1-7 - Construction of applicable laws.
Section 33-1-8 - Earmarked funds.
Section 33-1-9 - Liberal interpretation.
Section 33-1-10 - Correctional officers; employees; acting as peace officers.
Section 33-1-11 - Correctional officer qualifications.
Section 33-1-12 - Corrections department; group life insurance.
Section 33-1-13 to 33-1-16 - Terminated.
Section 33-1-17 - Private contract.
Section 33-1-18 - Funds created.
Section 33-1-19 - Use of funds.
Section 33-1-20 - Transfers authorized.
Section 33-1-22 - Correctional facilities; care coordination.
Section 33-1-23 - Correctional facilities; breastfeeding and lactation policies.