New Mexico § 29-16-7.1 Entering DNA into CODIS after death

New Mexico Statutes

§ 29-16-7.1 — Entering DNA into CODIS after death

New Mexico § 29-16-7.1

Ch. 29Law Enforcement

Art. 16DNA Identification

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Bluebook

N.M. Stat. Ann. § 29-16-7.1 (2026).

Text

The administrative center shall enter the DNA of a person collected pursuant to Section 29-3-10 NMSA 1978 into CODIS upon the death of the person if the person dies before being charged with a felony; provided that, if: A. the person was not incarcerated at the time of death, the DNA shall be entered only upon a motion by the district attorney and an order from the court with jurisdiction over the felony had charges been filed; and B. the person was incarcerated at the time of death or had been released prior to July 1, 1997, the DNA shall be entered automatically.

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The administrative center shall enter the DNA of a person collected pursuant to Section 29-3-10 NMSA 1978 into CODIS upon the death of the person if the person dies before being charged with a felony; provided that, if: A. the person was not incarcerated at the time of death, the DNA shall be entered only upon a motion by the district attorney and an order from the court with jurisdiction over the felony had charges been filed; and B. the person was incarcerated at the time of death or had been released prior to July 1, 1997, the DNA shall be entered automatically.