New Mexico Statutes 29-12A-6. Immunity from liability
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A person who in good faith communicates a report of criminal activity to a crime stoppers program or who in good faith receives, forwards or acts upon such a report is immune from civil liability for any act or omission resulting in the arrest, filing of criminal charges or trial of a person who is later exonerated or acquitted of a criminal charge.
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 29-12A-6
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.