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.