30-1-9.2. Criminal sexual penetration; tolling of statute of
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limitations.
A. When DNA evidence is available and a suspect has not been identified, the applicable time period for commencing a prosecution pursuant to Section 30-1-8 NMSA 1978 shall not commence to run for an alleged violation of a third or fourth degree felony pursuant to Section 30-9-11 NMSA 1978 until a DNA profile is matched with a suspect.
B. As used in this section, "DNA" means deoxyribonucleic acid.
History: Laws 2003, ch. 257, § 1; 2026, ch. 21, § 3.