# N.M. Stat. § 33-1-3: Purpose

> New Mexico · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C33_A1_S33-1-3

## Section

- **Citation:** N.M. Stat. § 33-1-3
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** New Mexico
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NM Code / Chapter 33 / Article 1 / Section 33-1-3

## Text

It is the purpose of the legislature to create a single, unified corrections department to administer all laws and exercise all functions formerly administered and exercised by the penitentiary of New Mexico and the state board of probation and parole except to the extent delegated to the parole board by the Parole Board Act.

## Nearby sections

- [N.M. Stat. § 33-1-1 § 33-1-1. Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C33_A1_S33-1-1.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 33-1-1 § 33-1-1. Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C33_A1_S33-1-1.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 33-1-2 § 33-1-2. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C33_A1_S33-1-2.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 33-1-2 § 33-1-2. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C33_A1_S33-1-2.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 33-1-3 § 33-1-3. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C33_A1_S33-1-3.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 33-1-3 § 33-1-3. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C33_A1_S33-1-3.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 33-1-4.1 § 33-1-4.1. Vulnerable offenders program; prevention of victimization](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C33_A1_S33-1-4.1.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 33-1-4.1 § 33-1-4.1. Vulnerable offenders program; prevention of victimization](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C33_A1_S33-1-4.1.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 33-1-4.2 § 33-1-4.2. Restraints on pregnant prisoners](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C33_A1_S33-1-4.2.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 33-1-4.2 § 33-1-4.2. Restraints on pregnant prisoners](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C33_A1_S33-1-4.2.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 33-1-5 § 33-1-5. Director of corrections; employment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C33_A1_S33-1-5.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 33-1-5 § 33-1-5. Director of corrections; employment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C33_A1_S33-1-5.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 33-1-6 § 33-1-6. Powers and duties of secretary](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C33_A1_S33-1-6.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 33-1-6 § 33-1-6. Powers and duties of secretary](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C33_A1_S33-1-6.md)

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