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NM HB133

NM HB133
Municipal Court Restitution Orders


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Introduced
01/24/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO VICTIM RESTITUTION; CLARIFYING THAT MUNICIPAL COURTS HAVE STATUTORY AUTHORITY TO ORDER RESTITUTION FOR VIOLATIONS OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES.

AI Summary

This bill clarifies that municipal courts in New Mexico have the statutory authority to order restitution for violations of municipal ordinances. The key provisions of the bill include: (1) allowing municipal courts to order restitution as a condition of probation or parole for violations of municipal ordinances, in addition to violations of the Criminal Code; (2) specifying the factors the court must consider in approving or modifying the defendant's restitution plan; and (3) clarifying that a restitution order constitutes a judgment and lien that can be enforced like a civil judgment.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Action Postponed Indefinitely (on 01/24/2022)

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