N.M. Stat. § 29-11-3

Current through 2024, ch. 69

Section 29-11-3 - Definitions

As used in the Sexual Crimes Prosecution and Treatment Act:

A. "administrator" means the director of the mental health division of the department of health, or such person or office as the administrator may designate to act in his stead;

B. "evidence" means that evidence relating to the commission of a sexual crime;

C. "medical and psychological treatment" includes that medical, mental or emotional treatment provided a victim of a sexual crime. In addition to the improved physical and emotional condition of a victim, the treatment should result in the improved ability of a victim to make informed and rational choices about serving as a witness in the prosecution of a suspect of a sexual crime; and

D. "sexual crime" includes any act which may be alleged to be a sexual offense or an attempted sexual offense under the provisions of Sections 30-9-10 through 30-9-16 and 30-10-3 NMSA 1978.

NMS § 29-11-3

1978 Comp., § 29-11-3, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 27, § 3; 1995, ch. 91, § 1.