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New Mexico · Through 2026-05-20

31-26-5: Exercise of rights; requirements for victim.

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  1. Chapter 31 - Criminal Procedure
  2. ARTICLE 26 Victims of Crime

A victim may exercise his rights pursuant to the provisions of the Victims of Crime Act only if he:

A. reports the criminal offense within five days of the occurrence or discovery of the criminal offense, unless the district attorney determines that the victim had a reasonable excuse for failing to do so;

B. provides the district attorney with current and updated information regarding the victim's name, address and telephone number; and

C. fully cooperates with and fully responds to reasonable requests made by law enforcement agencies and district attorneys.

Collected 2026-09-03T15:02:19Z. Source file · JSON

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