New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 1 - GENERAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION
Chapter 8 - STATE ETHICS COMMISSION
Part 3 - ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
Section 1.8.3.16 - OPEN RECORDS AND CONFIDENTIALITY
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. Thirty days after the director provides notice pursuant to Subsection A of 1.8.3.13 NMAC to the respondent of the allegations of a complaint, the general counsel's finding of probable cause, and the setting of the public hearing:
B. If a complaint is dismissed because the general counsel has found it to be frivolous or unsubstantiated, as provided in Subsection E of Section 10-16G-10 NMSA 1978, the commission shall not release to the public the complaint, the reason for its dismissal, or any related records. Nothing in this subsection shall prevent the making public of any document by a complainant or respondent to the proceeding.
C. Notwithstanding any other requirement in these rules or the law requiring notification to the complainant or respondent of commission actions on a complaint, the director may delay notifying parties or releasing to the public the complaint and related information if the director deems it necessary to protect the integrity of a criminal investigation.