ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - A former Albuquerque paramedic will not have her felony arrest record expunged after a ruling from the state Supreme Court.
The Albuquerque Journal reports (https://bit.ly/2nZQDkY ) that the state Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that while Christine Stump’s 2008 arrest was unfortunate, the record of it is important for public accountability.
Stump was arrested for battery on a police officer after she grabbed the arm of a police officer as the two argued about who had priority over a scene. Stump and the officer reached an agreement out of court and the charges were dropped.
Public records, however, still show Stump has an arrest record.
Unlike most states, New Mexico law offers no guidance on the issue of expunging felony arrest records.
Government transparency advocates praised the court’s ruling.
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Information from: Albuquerque Journal, https://www.abqjournal.com
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