The bill amends several sections of New Mexico law related to domestic violence criminal offenses, specifically addressing the requirements for offenders upon conviction. It mandates that individuals convicted of assault against a household member, aggravated assault, or related offenses must participate in and complete a domestic violence offender treatment or intervention program approved by the Children, Youth and Families Department. Additionally, the bill stipulates that if a sentence is suspended or deferred and the offender violates probation conditions, the court may impose any original sentence without credit for time served on probation, with specific limits on the total period of incarceration and probation.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the penalties for violating orders of protection under the Family Violence Protection Act, allowing for extended probation periods and requiring offenders to complete a domestic violence treatment program instead of a general counseling program. The changes aim to enhance accountability for domestic violence offenders and ensure that they receive appropriate intervention to prevent future offenses.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 30-3-12, 30-3-13, 30-3-14, 30-3-17, 30-3-18, 40-13-6