Victims; polygraph examinations; prohibited actions.

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A law enforcement officer, prosecuting attorney or other government official shall not ask or require an adult, youth or child victim of a sexual offense provided in Sections 30-9-11 through 30-9-13 NMSA 1978 to submit to a polygraph examination or other truth-telling device as a condition for proceeding with the investigation, charging or prosecution of the offense. The victim's refusal to submit to a polygraph examination or other truth-telling device shall not prevent the investigation, charging or prosecution of the offense.

History: Laws 2008, ch. 10, § 1.

ANNOTATIONS

Effective dates. — Laws 2008, ch. 10, § 2 made this section effective July 1, 2008.


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