Section 33-2A-5 - Commission; duties; annual report. - New Mexico Statutes

33-2A-5. Commission; duties; annual report.

A.     The commission shall study, develop and recommend policies and mechanisms designed to manage the growth of the inmate population by:   

(1)     reviewing corrections department models to forecast projected growth in the inmate population;   

(2)     providing information concerning impacts on the inmate population caused by changes in sentencing policies and law enforcement policies;   

(3)     analyzing the need for future construction of additional correctional facilities;   

(4)     if necessary, preparing proposed legislation to further implementation of its policy recommendations; and   

(5)     considering all of its recommendations in light of public safety concerns.   

B.     The commission shall submit an annual report of its activities and legislative proposals to the interim legislative committee with jurisdiction over corrections issues. The report shall be filed with the interim legislative committee no later than November 1 of each year.   

C.     The commission staff support shall be provided by the corrections department.