In applying and construing the Uniform Child Witness Protective Measures Act, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.
History: Laws 2011, ch. 98, § 9.
Effective dates. — Laws 2011, ch. 98, § 11 made the Uniform Child Witness Protective Measures Act effective July 1, 2012.
Severability. — Laws 2011, ch. 98, § 10 provided that if any part or application of the Uniform Child Witness Protective Measures Act was held invalid, the remainder or its application to other situations or persons shall not be affected.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 6A - Uniform Child Witness Protective Measures
Section 38-6A-1 - Short title.
Section 38-6A-2 - Definitions.
Section 38-6A-3 - Applicability.
Section 38-6A-4 - Hearing whether to allow testimony by alternative method.
Section 38-6A-6 - Factors for determining whether to permit alternative method.
Section 38-6A-7 - Order regarding testimony by alternative method.
Section 38-6A-8 - Right of party to examine child witness.
Section 38-6A-9 - Uniformity of application and construction.