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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. There is created in the state treasury the “crime victims reparation fund”.
B. Money in the crime victims reparation fund may be expended by the commission to:
(1) pay any award of reparation to victims made pursuant to the Crime Victims Reparation Act;
(2) pay costs and expenses including staff salaries and expenses incurred in carrying out the provisions of the Crime Victims Reparation Act; and
(3) contract with one or more attorneys or law firms on a per hour basis to provide legal services to the commission.
C. The provisions of this section are effective July 1, 1990.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 31. Criminal Procedure § 31-22-21. Crime victims reparation fund created; purposes - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-31-criminal-procedure/nm-st-sect-31-22-21/
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