The administrative center shall enter the DNA of a person collected pursuant to Section 29-3-10 NMSA 1978 into CODIS upon the death of the person if the person dies before being charged with a felony; provided that, if:

1. A. the person was not incarcerated at the time of death, the DNA shall be entered only upon a motion by the district attorney and an order from the court with jurisdiction over the felony had charges been filed; and
2. B. the person was incarcerated at the time of death or had been released prior to July 1, 1997, the DNA shall be entered automatically.

History: Laws 2025, ch. 42, § 1.

ANNOTATIONS

Effective dates. — Laws 2025, ch. 42 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 20, 2025, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.