Section 31-26-5 - Exercise of rights; requirements for victim. - New Mexico Statutes

31-26-5. Exercise of rights; requirements for victim.

A victim may exercise his rights pursuant to the provisions of the Victims of Crime Act only if he:

A.     reports the criminal offense within five days of the occurrence or discovery of the criminal offense, unless the district attorney determines that the victim had a reasonable excuse for failing to do so;

B.     provides the district attorney with current and updated information regarding the victim's name, address and telephone number; and

C.     fully cooperates with and fully responds to reasonable requests made by law enforcement agencies and district attorneys.