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New Mexico Statutes Chapter 31. Criminal Procedure § 31-29-6. Notice of collateral consequences at sentencing and upon release

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A. An individual convicted of an offense shall be given notice as provided in Subsections B and C of this section:

(1) that collateral consequences may apply because of the conviction;

(2) of the internet address of the collection of laws published pursuant to Subsections C and D of Section 4 of the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act;

(3) that there may be ways to obtain relief from collateral consequences;

(4) of contact information for government or nonprofit agencies, groups or organizations, if any, offering assistance to individuals seeking relief from collateral consequences; and

(5) of when an individual convicted of an offense may vote pursuant to New Mexico law.

B. Except as provided in Subsection D of this section, the court shall provide the notice set forth in Subsection A of this section as a part of sentencing.

C. Except as provided in Subsection D of this section, if an individual is sentenced to imprisonment or other incarceration, the officer or agency releasing the individual shall provide the notice set forth in Subsection A of this section not more than thirty and, if practicable, at least five days before release.

D. The notice required pursuant to Subsection A of this section need not be given until six months have elapsed after the collection of laws required pursuant to Section 4 of the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act is first available on the internet pursuant to Subsections C and D of Section 4 of that act.

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