§ 30-37-1 Definitions
§ 30-37-2 Offenses; books; pictures
§ 30-37-2.1 Offenses; retail display
§ 30-37-3 Offenses; motion pictures; plays
§ 30-37-3.1 Outdoor theaters; offenses
§ 30-37-3.2 Child solicitation by electronic communication device
§ 30-37-3.3 Criminal sexual communication with a child; penalty
§ 30-37-4 Notice; prosecution
§ 30-37-5 Exclusions; defenses
§ 30-37-6 Offenses by minor
§ 30-37-7 Penalties
§ 30-37-8 Uniform application
§ 30-37-9 Legislative findings and purpose
§ 30-37-10 Offenses; certain tie-in arrangements unlawful
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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 30 > Article 37 - Sexually Oriented Material Harmful to Minors

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • 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.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.