2015 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 31 - Criminal Procedure
Section 21 Sentence, Pardons and Paroles
Section 31-21-7 Duties of director.

31-21-7. Duties of director.

The director shall:

A. provide probation and parole services and supervise probationers and parolees;

B. assign officers to serve in each judicial district. Selection and assignment of officers to each judicial district shall be made by the director;

C. obtain office quarters for the staff in each district as necessary;

D. assign the secretarial, bookkeeping and accounting work to clerical employees;

E. direct the work of the officers and other employees;

F. formulate methods of investigation, supervision, recordkeeping and reports;

G. conduct training courses for the staff;

H. seek to cooperate with all agencies, public and private, that are concerned with the treatment or welfare of persons on probation or parole;

I. report to the parole board concerning the status of parolees under his supervision; and

J. perform such other duties as directed by the secretary of corrections.

History: 1953 Comp., 41-17-21, enacted by Laws 1955, ch. 232, 10; 1963, ch. 301, 9; 1975, ch. 194, 7; 1977, ch. 257, 56; 1990, ch. 7, 1.