New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 10 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Chapter 4 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS
Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 10.4.1.11 - BUSINESS CONDUCT

A. Employees will respect and protect the civil and legal rights of all persons. Employees having contact with victims or witnesses will serve each case with appropriate concern for the individual's welfare and with no goal of personal gain. Relationships with the public and colleagues will be of a professional nature and promote improvement of the respective office's quality of service. Statements critical of others or their agencies will be made only if these are verifiable and constructive in purpose, and made in a personal capacity. Employees will respect the importance of all elements of the criminal justice system and cultivate professional cooperation with each segment of that system. In any public statement, employees will clearly distinguish between those statements which are personal views and those which are authorized statements and positions taken on behalf of each respective office.

B. Employees will not discriminate against any prospective employee or other persons having business with the district attorneys on the basis of race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, physical or mental handicap, serious medical condition, spousal affiliation, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, religion, age or disability.

C. Undue familiarity or any sort of financial or business transactions with victims, witnesses, etc., or their immediate families, agents or close friends is strictly forbidden. Employees will conduct themselves in compliance with all laws and regulations so as to not subject their profession, colleagues or office to criticism. No employees shall give or accept any gifts or gratuities or engage in any personal business with victims, witnesses, etc. or their immediate families, agents or close friends.

D. The actions of employees are to be in accordance with prescribed rules and regulations. Employees are expected to perform their assignments in a manner that reflects professional judgment, prudence and sincere interest in the business of the office. Employees shall maintain an attitude of courtesy and service to the public and colleagues.

E. Employees shall protect and conserve government property, including equipment, supplies and other property entrusted or issued to them. They shall not willfully damage or otherwise misuse government property, including vehicles, equipment, tools and instruments.