Bill > HB226

This bill amends the existing law to provide that only lawful, competent, and relevant evidence shall be presented to the grand jury. It allows the target of a grand jury investigation to notify the prosecutor about evidence that could disprove or reduce the charge or make an indictment unjustified. The bill also requires the district attorney to notify the target in writing about the investigation, the nature of the alleged crime, the target's rights to testify and remain silent, and the right to alert the grand jury to exculpatory evidence. Additionally, the bill gives the district court the authority to review the grand jury proceeding and the evidence presented, and to dismiss an indictment without prejudice if it finds a violation of the law.

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https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=226&year=21