N.M. Stat. § 30-1-9.2

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§ 30-1-9.2. Criminal sexual penetration; tolling of statute of limitations

Official statutory text

A. When DNA evidence is available and a suspect has not been identified, the applicable time period for commencing a prosecution pursuant to Section 30-1-8 NMSA 1978 shall not commence to run for an alleged violation of Section 30-9-11 NMSA 1978 until a DNA profile is matched with a suspect.

B. As used in this section, “ DNA ” means deoxyribonucleic acid.”

Status: in_force

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