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Introduced
01/31/2021
01/31/2021
In Committee
03/18/2021
03/18/2021
Crossed Over
03/13/2021
03/13/2021
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT; REQUIRING LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PEACE OFFICERS TO DISCLOSE EVIDENCE FAVORABLE TO AN ACCUSED IN A CRIMINAL CASE; ALLOWING FOR CERTAIN ACTIONS AGAINST A POLICE OFFICER'S CERTIFICATION FOR FAILURE TO PERFORM DISCLOSURE DUTIES OR FOR HINDRANCE OF ANOTHER PEACE OFFICER'S PERFORMANCE OF THOSE DUTIES; PROVIDING A PENALTY.
AI Summary
This bill requires law enforcement agencies and peace officers to disclose all evidence favorable to the accused in a criminal case to the prosecutor. It allows for the suspension or revocation of a police officer's certification for failing to perform these disclosure duties or for intentionally hindering another officer's performance of these duties. The bill also amends existing law to allow the certification board to refuse, suspend, or revoke a police officer's certification for knowingly failing to perform the disclosure duties or intentionally hindering another officer's performance of these duties.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
HJC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s) (on 03/18/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=192&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0192.pdf |
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