N.M. Admin. Code § 1.10.18.9

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 1.10.18.9 - INVESTIGATION OF A COMPLAINT

A. The bureau shall aspire to complete an initial investigation within thirty (30) days of the bureau's receipt of the complaint. If the complaint is made against the bureau, a representative of the district attorney shall aspire to complete an initial investigation within the same time period.

B. The investigation may include the following steps as deemed appropriate under the circumstances: sending an acknowledgement letter to the complainant; seeking a response from the election official against whom a complaint is made; providing the complainant with a copy of any response received from the election official against whom a complaint is made and give the complainant an opportunity to reply; engaging in informal resolution with the parties through a meeting, teleconference, or other means; or dismissing the complaint based on its clear failure to allege a Title III violation.

C. All written documents that are part of these administrative procedures, including the investigation, are public documents unless otherwise provided by law.

N.M. Admin. Code § 1.10.18.9

1.10.18.9 NMAC - N, 03-15-2004