SB165

Delinquency Act Changes

Introduced·1/27/26
Introduced Text

New Mexico SB165 amends the Delinquency Act to redefine terms, extend commitment terms, and clarify procedures for detaining and adjudicating.

New Mexico SB165 amends the Delinquency Act to redefine terms such as "delinquent child," "delinquent offender," "serious youthful offender," and "youthful offender." It extends the standard terms of commitment for adjudicated delinquent offenders and youthful offenders subject to juvenile sanctions. The bill clarifies procedures for detaining children before adjudication, requiring a detention risk assessment instrument and validation. It also specifies conditions for extending or modifying dispositions and outlines the roles of juvenile probation and parole officers.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 17

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Committee

Feb 11

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Committee

History

Feb 17

Senate

SFC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation

Feb 17

Senate

Action Postponed Indefinitely

Feb 12

Senate

SJC: Reported by committee with Do Not Pass but with a Do Pass recommendation on Committee Substitution