§ 29-3A-1 Short title
§ 29-3A-2 Definitions
§ 29-3A-3 Expungement of records upon identity theft
§ 29-3A-4 Expungement of records upon release without conviction
§ 29-3A-5 Expungement of records upon conviction
§ 29-3A-6 Notices; rulemaking
§ 29-3A-7 Effect of an order to expunge
§ 29-3A-8 Expungement of arrest and conviction records; procedure
§ 29-3A-9 Dismissal of sentences; incarcerated persons

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 29 > Article 3A - Criminal Record Expungement

  • Acquittal:
    1. Judgement that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
    2. A verdict of "not guilty."
     
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Embezzlement: In most states, embezzlement is defined as theft/larceny of assets (money or property) by a person in a position of trust or responsibility over those assets. Embezzlement typically occurs in the employment and corporate settings. Source: OCC
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.