Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 40 - Domestic Affairs. > Article 13 - Family Violence Protection, 40-13-1 through 40-13-12. > Section 40-13-3.1 - Forbearance of costs associated with domestic abuse offenses.

Section 40-13-3.1 - Forbearance of costs associated with domestic abuse offenses.

40-13-3.1. Forbearance of costs associated with domestic abuse offenses.

A.     An alleged victim of domestic abuse shall not be required to bear the cost of: 

(1)     the prosecution of a misdemeanor or felony offense arising out of an incident of domestic abuse, including costs associated with filing a criminal charge against the alleged perpetrator of the abuse; 

(2)     the filing, issuance or service of a warrant; 

(3)     the filing, issuance or service of a witness subpoena; 

(4)     the filing, issuance or service of a petition for an order of protection; 

(5)     the filing, issuance or service of an order of protection; or 

(6)     obtaining law enforcement reports relating to the alleged abuse or pattern of abuse. 

B.     No witness fee shall be charged where prohibited by federal law.