Section 31-26-2 - Purpose of act. - New Mexico Statutes

31-26-2. Purpose of act.

Recognizing the state's concern for victims of crime, it is the purpose of the Victims of Crime Act to assure that:   

A.     the full impact of a crime is brought to the attention of a court;   

B.     victims of violent crimes are treated with dignity, respect and sensitivity at all stages of the criminal justice process;   

C.     victims' rights are protected by law enforcement agencies, prosecutors and judges as vigorously as are the rights of criminal defendants; and   

D.     the provisions of Article 2, Section 24 of the constitution of New Mexico are implemented in statute.