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§ 29-11-3 NMSA 1978

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Known as the Sexual Crimes Prosecution and Treatment Act

The act spans §§ 29–29 (7 sections).

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

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.

Official source: NMOneSource (New Mexico Compilation Commission). Reproduced from public-domain New Mexico statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.