Section 31-22-21 - Crime victims reparation fund created; purposes. - New Mexico Statutes

31-22-21. Crime victims reparation fund created; purposes.

A.     There is created in the state treasury the "crime victims reparation fund".   

B.     Money in the crime victims reparation fund may be expended by the commission to:   

(1)     pay any award of reparation to victims made pursuant to the Crime Victims Reparation Act;   

(2)     pay costs and expenses including staff salaries and expenses incurred in carrying out the provisions of the Crime Victims Reparation Act; and   

(3)     contract with one or more attorneys or law firms on a per hour basis to provide legal services to the commission.   

C.     The provisions of this section are effective July 1, 1990.