The bill amends Section 31-22-11 of the New Mexico Statutes to allow individuals who are victims of certain crimes while incarcerated to apply for compensation under the Crime Victims Reparation Act. Previously, the law prohibited awards to individuals who were confined at the time of the crime, but the new language removes this restriction.

Under the revised law, a person who is victimized while incarcerated in a county or municipal jail, penitentiary, or other correctional facility can seek compensation after their release. This change aims to ensure that victims who are incarcerated at the time of the crime are not denied the opportunity for recovery and support.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 31-22-11