Criminal sexual penetration; tolling of statute of limitations
NMSA 1978, § 30-1-9.2
in effect30-1-9.2. Criminal sexual penetration; tolling of statute of limitations
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 a third or fourth degree felony pursuant to 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.
Laws 2003, ch. 257, § 1; 2026, ch. 21, § 3.
Source: New Mexico Compilation Commission (nmonesource.com)URL: https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa-unanno/en/item/18530/index.do#!b/30-1-9.2Fetched: 10/20/2026
