Section 31-27-2 - Purpose of act; applicability. - New Mexico Statutes

31-27-2. Purpose of act; applicability.

A.     The purposes of the Forfeiture Act are:   

(1)     to make uniform the standards and procedures for the seizure and forfeiture of property subject to forfeiture; and   

(2)     to protect the constitutional rights of persons accused of a crime and of innocent persons holding interests in property subject to forfeiture.   

B.     The Forfeiture Act applies to:   

(1)     seizures, forfeitures and dispositions of property subject to forfeiture pursuant to laws that specifically apply the Forfeiture Act; and   

(2)     seizures, forfeitures and dispositions of property subject to forfeiture pursuant to other laws; but only to the extent that the procedures in the Forfeiture Act for seizing, forfeiting or disposing of property are consistent with any procedures specified in those laws.