# N.M. Stat. § 31-22-2: Purpose

> New Mexico · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C31_A22_S31-22-2

## Section

- **Citation:** N.M. Stat. § 31-22-2
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** New Mexico
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NM Code / Chapter 31 / Article 22 / Section 31-22-2

## Text

The purpose of the Crime Victims Reparation Act is to protect the citizens of New Mexico from the impact of crime and to promote a stronger criminal justice system through the encouragement of all citizens to cooperate with law enforcement efforts. Implementation of the Crime Victims Reparation Act will promote the public health, welfare and safety of the citizens of New Mexico.

## Nearby sections

- [N.M. Stat. § 31-22-1 § 31-22-1. Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C31_A22_S31-22-1.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 31-22-2 § 31-22-2. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C31_A22_S31-22-2.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 31-22-3 § 31-22-3. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C31_A22_S31-22-3.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 31-22-4 § 31-22-4. Crime victims reparation commission created; membership; reimbursement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C31_A22_S31-22-4.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 31-22-4.1 § 31-22-4.1. Domestic violence homicide review team; creation; membership; duties; confidentiality; civil liability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C31_A22_S31-22-4.1.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 31-22-5 § 31-22-5. Claims; review; hearings and evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C31_A22_S31-22-5.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 31-22-6 § 31-22-6. Medical examination; attorneys' fees; penalty](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C31_A22_S31-22-6.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 31-22-7 § 31-22-7. Eligibility for reparation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C31_A22_S31-22-7.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 31-22-8 § 31-22-8. Crimes enumerated](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C31_A22_S31-22-8.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 31-22-9 § 31-22-9. Award of reparation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C31_A22_S31-22-9.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 31-22-10 § 31-22-10. Relationship to offender](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C31_A22_S31-22-10.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 31-22-11 § 31-22-11. No award to certain confined persons](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C31_A22_S31-22-11.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 31-22-12 § 31-22-12. Recovery from offender](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C31_A22_S31-22-12.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 31-22-13 § 31-22-13. Terms of order](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C31_A22_S31-22-13.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C31_A22_S31-22-2. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.