2009 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 40 - Domestic Affairs.
Article 13 - Family Violence Protection
Section 40-13-3.1 - Forbearance of costs associated with domestic abuse offenses.
40-13-3.1. Forbearance of costs associated with domestic abuse offenses.
A. An alleged victim of domestic abuse shall not be required to bear the cost of:
(1) the prosecution of a misdemeanor or felony offense arising out of an incident of domestic abuse, including costs associated with filing a criminal charge against the alleged perpetrator of the abuse;
(2) the filing, issuance or service of a warrant;
(3) the filing, issuance or service of a witness subpoena;
(4) the filing, issuance or service of a petition for an order of protection;
(5) the filing, issuance or service of an order of protection; or
(6) obtaining law enforcement reports relating to the alleged abuse or pattern of abuse.
B. No witness fee shall be charged where prohibited by federal law.
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