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===== New Mexico Regarding Registration =====

**IMPORTANT: Due to past litigation, some registrants have different requirements in certain areas. This is too convoluted to put in our wiki at the moment. What you see here is the CURRENT laws. **
=== Who must register? ===

29-11A-5*\\
[[https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa/en/item/4367/index.do#!b/29-11A-5|https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa/en/item/4367/index.do#!b/29-11A-5]]

=== What information must registrants provide? ===

29-11A-4B*\\
[[https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa/en/item/4367/index.do#!b/29-11A-4|https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa/en/item/4367/index.do#!b/29-11A-4]]

=== How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===

90 days/6 months 29-11A-4 L\\
10 years/life 29-11A-4 L*\\
[[https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa/en/item/4367/index.do#!b/29-11A-4|https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa/en/item/4367/index.do#!b/29-11A-4]]

=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===

Yes: 10 years, 20 years, life\\
[[https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa/en/item/4367/index.do#!b/29-11A-5|https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa/en/item/4367/index.do#!b/29-11A-5]]\\
Chart used in court: Statute 14-990\\
[[https://nmonesource.com/nmos/forms/en/item/16298/index.do|https://nmonesource.com/nmos/forms/en/item/16298/index.do]]\\
(CAUTION: There is no straightforward way to determine who is in which category. It depends on what the statutes were at the time of your offense, and there are multiple changes to these statutes. A person moving to NM will likely need a legal professional to sift through this.)

=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===

No

=== Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===

Youthful offenders 29-11A-5.1 E\\
[[https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa/en/item/4367/index.do#!b/29-11A-5.1|https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa/en/item/4367/index.do#!b/29-11A-5.1]]

=== Is there a registration fee? ===

No

=== Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===

Notification to schools 29-11A-5.1 D Within 5 days\\
[[https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa/en/item/4367/index.do#!b/29-11A-5.1|https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa/en/item/4367/index.do#!b/29-11A-5.1]]

=== Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? ===

No.

=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? ===

Within 5 days if will be in state 14 or more days or total of 30 in a year 29-11A-4 D\\
[[https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa/en/item/4367/index.do#!b/29-11A-5.1|https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa/en/item/4367/index.do#!b/29-11A-5.1]]

=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===

Within 5 days if will be in state 14 or more days or total of 30 in a year 29-11A-4 D\\
[[https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa/en/item/4367/index.do#!b/29-11A-5.1|https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa/en/item/4367/index.do#!b/29-11A-5.1]]


===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration =====

=== What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? ===

30-9-1 A.(2)(5)(6)(9)(10)(12) and E.(2)(5)(6)(9)(10)(12)\\
To see all of these, keep scrolling down the page\\
[[https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa/en/item/4371/index.do#!b/a9|https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa/en/item/4371/index.do#!b/a9]]

=== Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===

Criminal Procedure 31-21-10.1 A(2)\\
[[https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa/en/item/4379/index.do#!b/31-21-10.1|https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa/en/item/4379/index.do#!b/31-21-10.1]]

=== Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? ===

YES. Courts 22.510.2.8 (B)\\
[[https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmac/en/item/18049/index.do#!b/s22_510_2_8|https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmac/en/item/18049/index.do#!b/s22_510_2_8]]

=== What are the state civil commitment laws? ===

None.

=== What is the age of consent? ===

Age 17 30-9-11\\
[[https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa/en/item/4371/index.do#!b/30-9-11|https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa/en/item/4371/index.do#!b/30-9-11]]\\
\\
Consent laws New Mexico\\
[[https://apps.rainn.org/policy/policy-state-laws-export.cfm?state=New%20Mexico&group=9|https://apps.rainn.org/policy/policy-state-laws-export.cfm?state=New%20Mexico&group=9]]

=== Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? ===

Yes 30-9-11 G\\
[[https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa/en/item/4371/index.do#!b/30-9-11|https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa/en/item/4371/index.do#!b/30-9-11]]\\
[[https://apps.rainn.org/policy/policy-state-laws-export.cfm?state=New%20Mexico&group=9|https://apps.rainn.org/policy/policy-state-laws-export.cfm?state=New%20Mexico&group=9]]


===== Info for State Advocates =====

=== Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? ===

Yes, after prison, parole, and probation 31-13-1\\
[[https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa/en/item/4379/index.do#!b/31-13-1|https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa/en/item/4379/index.do#!b/31-13-1]]\\
[[http://public.nmcompcomm.us/nmnxtadmin/NMPublic.aspx|http://public.nmcompcomm.us/nmnxtadmin/NMPublic.aspx]]

=== What does the state say about persons who are required to register? ===

[[http://public.nmcompcomm.us/nmpublic/gateway.dll/?f=templates&fn=default.htm|http://public.nmcompcomm.us/nmpublic/gateway.dll/?f=templates&fn=default.htm]]\\
Registry info\\
[[https://www.dps.nm.gov/public-information/sex-offender-registry|https://www.dps.nm.gov/public-information/sex-offender-registry]]

=== How does the state’s legislative process work? ===

How a bill becomes law\\
[[https://nmedge.nmsu.edu/documents/how-a-bill-becomes-law-.pdf|https://nmedge.nmsu.edu/documents/how-a-bill-becomes-law-.pdf]]\\
The legislative process in the New Mexico House of Representatives\\
[[http://www.nmvoices.org/attachments/legislative_advocacy_11-09.pdf|https://www.nmlegis.gov/Entity/House/Documents/Birth%20of%20a%20Notion%20for%20Web.pdf]]\\
Legislative Advocacy in New Mexico\\
[[http://www.nmvoices.org/attachments/legislative_advocacy_11-09.pdf|http://www.nmvoices.org/attachments/legislative_advocacy_11-09.pdf]]

=== How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===

Search by keywords\\
[[https://www.nmlegis.gov/Search|https://www.nmlegis.gov/Search]]\\
Multiple topics to choose for searching\\
[[https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Bill_Finder|https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Bill_Finder]]

=== Best keywords are: ===

sex, sexual

=== How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: ===

Become member; choose state\\
[[http://www.lexisnexis.com/trial/uslm168473.asp?access=1-259552304&treatcd=1-348835911&gclid=CjwKCAjwwuvWBRBZEiwALXqjw8DkWCykfilTsCiY_Rbqn9cdVFIx3TWfs8HaTSjoa92MqHQhM5v8MBoCjRgQAvD_BwE|http://www.lexisnexis.com/trial/uslm168473.asp?access=1-259552304&treatcd=1-348835911&gclid=CjwKCAjwwuvWBRBZEiwALXqjw8DkWCykfilTsCiY_Rbqn9cdVFIx3TWfs8HaTSjoa92MqHQhM5v8MBoCjRgQAvD_BwE]]\\
[[https://www.billtrack50.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwwuvWBRBZEiwALXqjw24SBr64LegJvepBpuyr8Bv_hAJQainjYVL3HI6_AiJ10ku93zK-RRoCaMgQAvD_BwE|https://www.billtrack50.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwwuvWBRBZEiwALXqjw24SBr64LegJvepBpuyr8Bv_hAJQainjYVL3HI6_AiJ10ku93zK-RRoCaMgQAvD_BwE ]]

=== Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===

House judiciary\\
[[https://www.nmlegis.gov/Committee/Standing_Committee?CommitteeCode=HJC|https://www.nmlegis.gov/Committee/Standing_Committee?CommitteeCode=HJC]]\\
Senate judiciary\\
[[https://www.nmlegis.gov/Committee/Standing_Committee?CommitteeCode=SJC|https://www.nmlegis.gov/Committee/Standing_Committee?CommitteeCode=SJC]]\\
House consumer and public affairs\\
[[https://www.nmlegis.gov/Committee/Standing_Committee?CommitteeCode=HCPAC|https://www.nmlegis.gov/Committee/Standing_Committee?CommitteeCode=HCPAC]]\\
Senate public affairs\\
[[https://www.nmlegis.gov/Committee/Standing_Committee?CommitteeCode=SPAC|https://www.nmlegis.gov/Committee/Standing_Committee?CommitteeCode=SPAC]]

=== Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===

House\\
[[https://www.nmlegis.gov/Members/Legislator_List?T=R|https://www.nmlegis.gov/Members/Legislator_List?T=R]]\\
Senate\\
[[https://www.nmlegis.gov/Members/Legislator_List?T=S|https://www.nmlegis.gov/Members/Legislator_List?T=S]]


===== Other Useful State Information =====

=== Contact information for state registry office ===

Must agree to terms and then choose contact to access\\
(505) 827-9297\\
dps.sorna@state.nm.us\\
[[http://sheriffalerts.com/cap_contact.php?office=55290|http://sheriffalerts.com/cap_contact.php?office=55290 ]]

=== NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===

Liberty and Justice Coalition\\
[[http://libjusco.net/|http://libjusco.net/]]

=== Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===

Response needed.

=== Other registrant-friendly state support groups: ===

Response needed.

=== Other helpful information ===

[[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/new-mexico/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/new-mexico]]