Bill > HB179

This bill amends existing law to allow parties involved in legal proceedings to refer to the existence and contents of a sealed juvenile record under specific circumstances. Previously, sealed juvenile records were treated as if they never existed, with inquiries about them answered by stating no record exists. However, this bill permits parties, after providing prior notice to the court, to mention a sealed juvenile record and its contents in written documents for hearings related to pretrial detention, conditions of release, or sentencing. For other written documents, parties can refer to the existence of a juvenile record but cannot disclose its contents unless legally permitted. This change provides context for judges and legal professionals when making decisions about a person's liberty and future, particularly when dealing with individuals who have prior juvenile records that have since been sealed.

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=179&year=26