The bill amends Section 31-28-4 of the New Mexico Statutes to update the purposes for which crime reduction grant applications may be made. It allows members of a criminal justice coordinating council to apply for grants to support various initiatives aimed at improving the criminal justice system. The bill introduces new purposes for the grants, including the development or expansion of digitized records, enhancing the ability of council members to share and access data on the statewide criminal justice data integration platform, and implementing data-driven policing programs and pretrial services. Additionally, it allows for the staffing of a criminal justice coordinating council and the purchase of equipment or training to support these initiatives.

The bill also removes the previous purposes related to recruiting or retaining law enforcement and mental health personnel. It maintains conditions for grant recipients, such as limiting administrative costs, developing data-sharing agreements, and evaluating program effectiveness. The commission overseeing the grants is tasked with assisting in the implementation of data-sharing agreements and considering past outcomes when determining future grants. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of crime reduction efforts in New Mexico.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 31-28-4