30-9-17.1: Victims; polygraph examinations; prohibited actions.
Where this section sits in the code
- Chapter 30 - Criminal Offenses
- ARTICLE 9 Sexual Offenses
A law enforcement officer, prosecuting attorney or other government official shall not ask or require an adult, youth or child victim of a sexual offense provided in Sections 30-9-11 through 30-9-13 NMSA 1978 to submit to a polygraph examination or other truth-telling device as a condition for proceeding with the investigation, charging or prosecution of the offense. The victim's refusal to submit to a polygraph examination or other truth-telling device shall not prevent the investigation, charging or prosecution of the offense.
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