A. Except as provided in Subsection B of this section, the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act applies to collateral consequences whenever enacted or imposed unless the law creating the collateral consequence expressly states that the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act does not apply.

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 31-29-16

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.

B. The Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act does not apply to the imposition of a collateral sanction on an individual until the date that is six months after the collection of laws required pursuant to Section 4 [31-29-4 N.M. Stat. Ann.] of the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act is first available on the internet pursuant to Subsections C and D of Section 4 of that act, but a collateral sanction validly imposed before that date may be the subject of relief pursuant to that act.