§ 40-13-1 Short title
§ 40-13-1.1 Legislative findings; state policy; dual arrests
§ 40-13-2 Definitions
§ 40-13-3 Petition for order of protection; contents; standard forms
§ 40-13-3.1 Forbearance of costs associated with domestic abuse offenses
§ 40-13-3.2 Ex parte emergency orders of protection
§ 40-13-4 Temporary order of protection; hearing; dismissal
§ 40-13-5 Order of protection; contents; remedies; title to property not affected; mutual order of protection
§ 40-13-5.1 Extended order of protection
§ 40-13-6 Service of order; duration; penalty; remedies not exclusive
§ 40-13-7 Law enforcement officers; emergency assistance; limited liability; providing notification to victims when an alleged perpetrator is released from detention; statement in judgment and sentence document
§ 40-13-7.1 Medical personnel; documentation of domestic abuse
§ 40-13-9 Domestic violence special commissioners; appointment;
§ 40-13-10 Special commissioners; powers; duties
§ 40-13-12 Limits on internet publication
§ 40-13-13 Relinquishment of firearms; penalty
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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 40 > Article 13 - Family Violence Protection

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • 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.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Chief judge: The judge who has primary responsibility for the administration of a court but also decides cases; chief judges are determined by seniority.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • 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.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • 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.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.