Section 29-11-3 - Definitions. - New Mexico Statutes

29-11-3. Definitions.

As used in the Sexual Crimes Prosecution and Treatment Act [29-11-1 NMSA 1978]:   

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.