Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 29 - Law Enforcement. > Article 15 - Missing Persons Information, 29-15-1 through 29-15-12. > Section 29-15-6 - Missing person report forms.

Section 29-15-6 - Missing person report forms.

29-15-6. Missing person report forms.

A.     The clearinghouse shall distribute missing person report forms to law enforcement agencies in the state. 

B.     A missing person report may be made to a law enforcement agency in person, or by telephone, electronic media or other indirect method of communication and the person taking the report may enter the information on the form for the reporter.  A missing person report form may be completed by the reporter and delivered to a law enforcement officer. 

C.     A copy of the missing person report form shall be filed with the clearinghouse. 

D.     A missing person report form shall include, to the extent available, the following information: 

(1)     the missing person's: 

(a)     name, including any alternative names used; 

(b)     date of birth; 

(c)     identifying marks, including birthmarks, moles, tattoos and scars; 

(d)     height and weight; 

(e)     gender; 

(f)     race; 

(g)     current hair color and true or natural hair color; 

(h)     eye color; 

(i)     prosthetics, surgical implants or cosmetic implants; 

(j)     physical anomalies; 

(k)     blood type; 

(l)     driver's license number; and 

(m)     social security number; 

(2)     a photograph of the missing person, with a recent photograph being preferable; 

(3)     a description of the clothing the missing person was believed to be wearing; 

(4)     a description of items that might be with the missing person, such as jewelry and accessories; 

(5)     information on the missing person's electronic communications devices, including cell phone numbers and email addresses;

(6)     reasons why the reporting person believes that the person is missing; 

(7)     the name and location of the missing person's school or employer; 

(8)     the name and location of the missing person's dentist or primary care physician; 

(9)     any circumstances that may indicate that the disappearance of the missing person was not voluntary; 

(10)     any circumstances that indicate that the missing person may be at risk of injury or death; 

(11)     a description of the possible means of transportation of the missing person, including make, model, color, license and vehicle identification number of a vehicle; 

(12)     any identifying information about a known or possible abductor of the missing person or the person last seen with the missing person;

(13)     any other information that can aid in locating the missing person; and 

(14)     the date of last contact with the missing person.