Recognizing the state’s concern for victims of crime, it is the purpose of the Victims of Crime Act to assure that:

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A. the full impact of a crime is brought to the attention of a court;

B. victims of violent crimes are treated with dignity, respect and sensitivity at all stages of the criminal justice process;

C. victims’ rights are protected by law enforcement agencies, prosecutors and judges as vigorously as are the rights of criminal defendants; and

D. the provisions of Article 2, Section 24 of the constitution of New Mexico are implemented in statute.