46th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2003

RELATING TO DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR OR DRUGS; PROVIDING FOR INTRODUCTION OF CERTAIN EVIDENCE REGARDING AN OFFENDER'S PRIOR CONVICTION FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR OR DRUGS.

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

Section 1. DWI PROSECUTIONS--EVIDENCE THAT MAY BE INTRODUCED BY THE PROSECUTOR.--In a prosecution of an offense for driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, as provided in Section 66-8-102 NMSA 1978, the prosecutor may introduce into evidence a copy, generated by electronic means, of a plea agreement, a judgment and sentence or a waiver of counsel regarding an offender's prior conviction for driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs if the copy is:

A. on a form that is approved by the supreme court and is regular on its face; and

B. attached to a certification form approved by the supreme court.

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