New Mexico Statutes 29-11-3. Definitions
As used in the Sexual Crimes Prosecution and Treatment Act:
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 29-11-3
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
A. “administrator” means the director of the mental health division of the department of health, or such person or office as the administrator may designate to act in his stead;
B. “evidence” means that evidence relating to the commission of a sexual crime;
C. “medical and psychological treatment” includes that medical, mental or emotional treatment provided a victim of a sexual crime. In addition to the improved physical and emotional condition of a victim, the treatment should result in the improved ability of a victim to make informed and rational choices about serving as a witness in the prosecution of a suspect of a sexual crime; and
D. “sexual crime” includes any act which may be alleged to be a sexual offense or an attempted sexual offense under the provisions of Sections 30-9-10 through 30-9-16 and 30-10-3 N.M. Stat. Ann..