This bill amends various sections of New Mexico law related to domestic violence criminal offenses, specifically addressing the requirements for offenders convicted of such crimes. Key provisions include mandating that individuals convicted of assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, and related offenses against household members 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 sentence it was authorized to impose at conviction, without credit for time served on probation.

The bill also introduces specific language regarding the duration of probation and the conditions under which sentences may be imposed. For instance, it allows probation periods to extend beyond previously established limits, while ensuring that the total period of incarceration and probation does not exceed specified maximums. Furthermore, it modifies the penalties for violating orders of protection, requiring offenders to complete a domestic violence treatment program instead of a general counseling program. The provisions of this act will apply to crimes committed on or after July 1, 2026, and the Children, Youth and Families Department is tasked with promulgating necessary rules by July 1, 2026, if not already established.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 30-3-12, 30-3-13, 30-3-14, 30-3-15, 30-3-16, 30-3-17, 30-3-18, 40-13-6