Status of Marsy's Law in New Mexico
A state Constitutional Amendment for Victims’ Rights was passed in 1992, with the support of 68% of the voters.
- To learn more about your rights in New Mexico, please visit the National Crime Victim Law Institute (NCVLI) by clicking here.
Violent Crime In Your State: Did You Know?
According To Recently Released Statistics By The Federal Bureau Of Investigation (FBI), New Mexico Experienced 13,681 Violent Crimes In 2015.
- In 2015, There Were 117 Murders And Nonnegligent Manslaughters.
- In 2015 There Were 1,672 Rapes.
- In 2015 There Were 2,485 Robberies.
- In 2015 There Were 9,407 Aggravated Assaults.
Source: 2015 Crime In The United States, State Totals, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Website, 9/26/16
Resources in New Mexico
New Mexico Attorney General Victim Services
New Mexico Department Of Corrections Victim Services
New Mexico Crime Victims Reparation Commission
Marsy’s Law is named after Marsalee “Marsy” Nicholas. Marsy was stalked and killed by her ex-boyfriend in 1983.
Dr. Nicholas has made it his mission to give victims and their families across the country constitutional protections.