New Mexico Statutes Chapter 31. Criminal Procedure § 31-26-2. Purpose of act

A. the full impact of a crime is brought to the attention of a court;

B. victims of violent crimes are treated with dignity, respect and sensitivity at all stages of the criminal justice process;

C. victims' rights are protected by law enforcement agencies, prosecutors and judges as vigorously as are the rights of criminal defendants; and

D. the provisions of Article 2, Section 24 of the constitution of New Mexico are implemented in statute.