N.M. Stat. § 29-15-9

Current through 2024, ch. 69
Section 29-15-9 - Cross-checking and matching
A. The clearinghouse shall cross-check and attempt to match unidentified human remains with descriptions of missing persons. When the clearinghouse discovers a possible match between unidentified human remains and a missing person description, the clearinghouse shall notify the appropriate law enforcement agencies.
B. Law enforcement agencies that receive notice of a possible match shall make arrangements for positive identification. If a positive identification is made, the law enforcement agency shall complete and close the investigation with written notification to the clearinghouse.
C. Law enforcement agencies that receive notice of a possible match between human remains and a missing person description shall notify the office of the state medical investigator.

NMS § 29-15-9

Laws 1995, ch. 146, § 9; 2010, ch. 33, § 11.