Section 33-10-3 – Definitions.
As used in the Native American Counseling Act: A. “native American” means any person who is descended from or is a member of an American Indian tribe, pueblo or band or is a native Hawaiian or Alaskan native; and B. “native American religion” means any religion or religious belief that is practiced by a native […]
Section 33-10-4 – Freedom of worship.
A. Native American religions shall be afforded by the corrections department the same standing and respect as Judeo-Christian religions. The practice of native American religion shall be permitted at each state corrections facility, including women’s corrections facilities, to the extent that it does not threaten the reasonable security of the corrections facility. B. Upon the […]
Section 33-10-1 – Short title.
This act [33-10-1 to 33-10-4 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the “Native American Counseling Act”. History: Laws 1983, ch. 276, § 1.
Section 33-10-2 – Purpose [of Native American Counseling Act].
It is the purpose of the Native American Counseling Act to provide a program of counseling for native Americans confined in penal institutions in New Mexico, to teach good work habits and develop motivation through work; to develop and instill cultural pride and improve the self-image of native Americans; to develop an understanding of the […]