Section 31-20A-2.1 - [Repealed]

1 Analyses of this statute by attorneys

  1. Capital Defense Weekly, October 21, 2002

    Capital Defense NewsletterOctober 21, 2002

    As grounds for the relief requested, Mr. Flores states as follows.SummaryThe New Mexico Capital Felony Sentencing Act provides that the death penalty cannot be imposed on a person who is mentally retarded. NMSA 31-20A-2.1. The trial judge is required to determine on motion whether the capital defendant is in fact mentally retarded.