New Mexico § 30-3-15 - Battery against a household member
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 30-3-15 — Battery against a household member, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30-3-15. Battery against a household member
A. Battery against a household member consists of the unlawful, intentional touching
or application of force to the person of a household member, when done in a rude,
insolent or angry manner. B. Whoever commits battery against a household member is guilty of a misdemeanor. C. Upon conviction pursuant to this section, an offender shall be required to participate
in and complete a domestic violence offender treatment or intervention program approved
by the children, youth and families department pursuant to rules promulgated by the
department that define the criteria for such programs. D. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, if a sentence imposed pursuant
to this section is suspended or deferred in whole or in part, the period of probation
may extend beyond three hundred sixty-four days but may not exceed two years. If an offender violates a condition of probation, the court may impose any sentence
that the court could originally have imposed and credit shall not be given for time
served by the offender on probation; provided that the total period of incarceration
shall not exceed three hundred sixty-four days and the combined period of incarceration
and probation shall not exceed two years.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 30-3-15
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 30-3-15 cover?
Section 30-3-15 ("Battery against a household member") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 30-3-15?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 30-3-15 apply to my situation?
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