The bill seeks to enhance public safety and improve the criminal justice system in New Mexico through a series of amendments and new provisions. It mandates the New Mexico Sentencing Commission to create a public crime data dashboard and expand medication-assisted treatment programs in correctional facilities. Additionally, it establishes training for county detention officers and requires correctional facilities to track and report data on medication-assisted treatment. The bill also introduces a law enforcement deflection program, a clinical supervision fund, and emphasizes training for interactions with individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. Significant amendments include clarifying the duties of the Secretary of Corrections and modifying the composition of the New Mexico Sentencing Commission to enhance representation.

Moreover, the bill creates a uniform crime reporting system under the Department of Public Safety, which will serve as a central repository for crime incident and arrest reports. It introduces new definitions and training requirements for law enforcement, including eligibility criteria for preprosecution diversion programs and the establishment of treatment court programs for drug and mental health cases. The bill also amends laws regarding mental health evaluations, allowing peace officers to detain individuals posing a serious harm risk without a court order, and establishes a framework for a statewide community-based crisis treatment system. Overall, the bill aims to improve access to healthcare and legal services for underserved populations while promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism through structured assessments and tailored conditions for probationers.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 9-3-5, 9-3-10, 21-22D-6, 21-22F-5, 21-22F-6, 24-1-5.11, 24-1D-2, 24-25-3, 29-3-11, 29-7-7, 29-7-7.5, 31-1-2, 31-16A-4, 31-20-5, 31-20-6, 31-20-13, 31-21-9, 31-21-21, 31-30-4, 31-30-9, 34-13-2
JU substitute: 9-3-5, 9-3-10, 21-22D-6, 21-22F-5, 21-22F-6, 24-1-5.11, 24-1D-2, 24-25-3, 29-3-11, 29-7-7, 29-7-7.5, 31-1-2, 31-16A-4, 31-20-5, 31-20-6, 31-21-9, 31-21-21, 31-30-4, 31-30-9, 34-13-2, 43-1-3, 43-1-10