N.M. Stat. § 31-29-3

Current through 2024, ch. 69

Section 31-29-3 - Limitation on scope

A. The Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act does not provide a basis for:

(1) invalidating a plea, conviction or sentence;

(2) a cause of action for money damages; or

(3) a claim for relief from or defense to the application of a collateral consequence based on a failure to comply with the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act.

B. The Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act does not affect:

(1) the duty an individual's attorney owes to the individual, except as provided in Section 5 [31-29-5 NMSA 1978] of the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act;

(2) a claim or right of a victim of an offense; or

(3) a right or remedy pursuant to law other than the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act available to an individual convicted of an offense.

NMS § 31-29-3

Laws 2021, ch. 58, § 3.