New Mexico § 29-15-9 Cross-checking and matching

New Mexico Statutes

§ 29-15-9 — Cross-checking and matching

New Mexico § 29-15-9

Ch. 29Law Enforcement

Art. 15Missing Persons Information and Reporting

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 29-15-9 (2026).

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A.The clearinghouse shall cross-check and attempt to match unidentified human remains with descriptions of missing persons. When the clearinghouse discovers a possible match between unidentified human remains and a missing person description, the clearinghouse shall notify the appropriate law enforcement agencies.

B.Law enforcement agencies that receive notice of a possible match shall make arrangements for positive identification. If a positive identification is made, the law enforcement agency shall complete and close the investigation with written notification to the clearinghouse.

C.Law enforcement agencies that receive notice of a possible match between human remains and a missing person description shall notify the office of the state medical investigator.

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A. The clearinghouse shall cross-check and attempt to match unidentified human remains with descriptions of missing persons. When the clearinghouse discovers a possible match between unidentified human remains and a missing person description, the clearinghouse shall notify the appropriate law enforcement agencies. B. Law enforcement agencies that receive notice of a possible match shall make arrangements for positive identification. If a positive identification is made, the law enforcement agency shall complete and close the investigation with written notification to the clearinghouse. C. Law enforcement agencies that receive notice of a possible match between human remains and a missing person description shall notify the office of the state medical investigator.