New Mexico Statutes 40-13-5.1. Extended order of protection
A. In the sentencing proceeding for a person convicted of criminal sexual penetration pursuant to Section 30-9-11 N.M. Stat. Ann., a prosecutor may request that the criminal court grant the victim an order of protection to remain in effect for the duration of the criminal court’s jurisdiction over the person.
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 40-13-5.1
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- 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.
B. At any time after the expiration of a criminal court’s jurisdiction over a person against whom an order of protection was granted pursuant to a request pursuant to Subsection A of this section, the victim may:
(1) file a petition for an order of protection against the person; and
(2) submit evidence of the person’s conviction for criminal sexual penetration, including out-of-state, as cause for the court to grant the order of protection.
C. Based on evidence submitted pursuant to Subsection B of this section, a court may take judicial notice of the facts that led to a person’s conviction for criminal sexual penetration and a victim shall not be required to appear before the court on the victim’s petition for an order of protection; provided, however, that another person may appear on the victim’s behalf.
D. A court may grant an order of protection pursuant to this section for any length of time, including for a victim’s lifetime.
E. Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection C of Section 40-13-6 N.M. Stat. Ann., an order of protection granted pursuant to this section shall continue until the expiration provided in the order, if any, or until modified or rescinded upon a motion by the victim.