For the purposes of this title, the following words, terms and
phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this
section:
Another or other.
Any other human being or legal entity, whether incorporated
or unincorporated, including the United States, the state or any subdivision
thereof.
Anything of value.
Any conceivable thing of the slightest value, tangible or
intangible, movable or immovable, corporeal or incorporeal, public
or private. The term is not necessarily synonymous with the traditional
legal term “property”.
Co-parents.
Persons who have a child in common, regardless of whether
they have been married or have lived together at any time.
Court.
The municipal court of the Town of Taos where an alleged
victim of domestic abuse resides or is found.
Deadly weapon.
A.
Any firearm, whether loaded or unloaded; or
B.
Any weapon which is capable of producing death or great bodily
harm, including, but not restricted to, any types of daggers, brass
knuckles, switchblade knives, bowie knives, poniards, butcher knives,
dirk knives and all such weapons with which dangerous cuts can be
given or with which dangerous thrusts can be inflicted, including
sword canes and any kind of sharp pointed canes; or
C.
Slingshots, slung shots or bludgeons; or
D.
Any other weapons with which dangerous wounds can be inflicted.
Domestic abuse.
Any incident by a household member against another household
member resulting in:
B.
Severe emotional distress;
C.
Bodily injury or assault;
D.
A threat causing imminent fear of bodily injury by any household
member;
F.
Criminal damage to property;
G.
Repeatedly driving by a residence or workplace;
K.
Harm or threatened harm to children as set forth in the subsections
of this definition.
Household member.
A spouse, former spouse or family member, including a relative,
parent, present or former stepparent, present or former in-law, child
or co-parent of a child, or a person with whom a person has had a
continuing personal relationship. Cohabitation is not necessary to
be deemed a household member for the purposes of this title.
Lawful custody or confinement.
The holding of any person pursuant to lawful authority, including,
without limitation, actual or constructive custody of prisoners temporarily
outside a penal institution, reformatory, jail, prison farm or ranch.
Misdemeanor or petty misdemeanor.
Whenever the term “misdemeanor” or “petty
misdemeanor” is used in this title, it shall be construed to
mean and to stand in lieu of “violation of a town ordinance”,
or “violation of this section”, or “violation of
this chapter”, or “violation of this code”, etc.,
according to the context in which such term is used. Any violation
of any provision of this title is, of course, a violation of a town
ordinance.
Official proceeding.
A proceeding heard before any legislative, judicial, administrative
or other governmental agency or official authorized to hear evidence
under oath, including any referee, hearing examiner, commissioner,
notary or other person taking testimony or depositions in any proceedings.
Order of protection.
A district court order granted for the protection of victims
of domestic abuse.
Peace officer.
Any public official or public officer vested by law with
a duty to maintain public order or to make arrests for crime, whether
that duty extends to all crimes or is limited to specific crimes.
Person.
Any human being or legal entity, whether incorporated or
unincorporated, including the United States, the state or any subdivision
thereof.
Public employee.
Any person receiving remuneration for regular services rendered
to the state or any of its political subdivisions.
Public officer.
Any elected or appointed officer of the state or any of its
political subdivisions, and whether or not he receives remuneration
for his services.
(1981 Code, sec. 14-1; Ordinance
98-21 adopted 1998)