The Justice for All Act of 2004 was enacted to protect crime victims' rights, eliminate the
substantial backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and convicted offenders, and
improve and expand the DNA testing capacity of federal, state, and local crime laboratories.
On November 8 and 13, 2006 the New Mexico Supreme Court
issued Orders granting crime victims legal standing to assert the rights guaranteed
by the New Mexico State Constitution. Although these Orders are not controlling precedence,
they are offered for informational purposes.
Download Nov. 8, 2006 Order (1.6MB)
Download Nov. 13, 2006 Order (1.6MB)
NM Victims' Rights Brochure
If you've been the victim of crime in New Mexico, you have certain legal rights
guaranteed by the New Mexio Constitution and Victims' of Crime Act. The New Mexico Victims' Rights Legal
Assistance Project can help you assert those rights in the criminal justice system. Download our
brochure and find out what we can do to help you.
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