AN ACT

RELATING TO CORRECTIONS; ESTABLISHING A DEMONSTRATION,

PRISON-BASED DRUG REHABILITATION PROGRAM.

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:

Section 1.  ESTABLISHING A DEMONSTRATION, PRISON-BASED DRUG REHABILITATION PROGRAM.--

A.  The corrections department shall establish a demonstration, prison-based drug rehabilitation program for inmates.

B.  The department is authorized to collaborate with a private organization that has expertise in establishing a prison-based drug rehabilitation program that addresses:

(1)  drug rehabilitation;

(2)  education;

(3)  self-respect; and

(4)  life skills.

Section 2.  EFFECTIVE DATE.--The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2003.                      

 

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