2006 New Mexico Statutes - Section 29-16-6.1 — Reimbursement of costs.

29-16-6.1. Reimbursement of costs.

A.     When the DNA testing of samples listed in Section 29-16-6 NMSA 1978 is required, the administrative center shall be reimbursed for the costs of the sample collection and DNA testing:   

(1)     of unidentified persons by the investigating law enforcement agency;   

(2)     of unidentified human remains by the state medical investigator or by the investigating law enforcement agency; and   

(3)     for relatives of, or known reference samples from, a missing person by the relatives of the missing person or by the investigating law enforcement agency.   

B.     Reimbursements shall be deposited in the fund.