The bill amends existing laws regarding the supervision and rehabilitation of adjudicated delinquent children in New Mexico. It expands the mandatory supervised release time frame from a minimum of ninety days to up to one hundred eighty days following a commitment of up to eighteen months in a facility for care and rehabilitation. The bill specifies that this supervised release can be revoked under certain conditions, such as violations of the terms of release or if a petition to extend the commitment is filed. Additionally, it allows for a long-term commitment of up to two years, with similar provisions for supervised release.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the language in Section 32A-2-23 regarding the limitations on dispositional judgments, ensuring that the new supervised release time frames are included in any extensions of commitments. The court retains jurisdiction for short-term commitments not exceeding fifteen days, while also allowing for extensions of both short-term and long-term commitments if necessary for the welfare of the child or public safety. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the rehabilitation process for delinquent children while ensuring appropriate oversight and support during their transition back into the community.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 32A-2-19, 32A-2-23