New Mexico § 33-13-6 Inmates not employees

New Mexico Statutes

§ 33-13-6 — Inmates not employees

New Mexico § 33-13-6

Ch. 33Correctional Institutions

Art. 13Inmate Forestry Work Camp

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 33-13-6 (2026).

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An inmate participating in the program shall not be considered an employee of the state or of any other person deriving benefits from inmate services pursuant to the program. An inmate participating in the program shall not be covered by the provisions of the Workers' Compensation Act [Chapter 52, Article 1 NMSA 1978] or be entitled to benefits pursuant to that act, whether on behalf of himself or another person. Inmates participating in the program may be compensated as provided in Section 33-2-26 NMSA 1978.

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An inmate participating in the program shall not be considered an employee of the state or of any other person deriving benefits from inmate services pursuant to the program. An inmate participating in the program shall not be covered by the provisions of the Workers' Compensation Act [Chapter 52, Article 1 NMSA 1978] or be entitled to benefits pursuant to that act, whether on behalf of himself or another person. Inmates participating in the program may be compensated as provided in Section 33-2-26 NMSA 1978.