New Mexico § 10-17-12 [Willful neglect of duty; penalty.]

New Mexico Statutes

§ 10-17-12 — [Willful neglect of duty; penalty.]

New Mexico § 10-17-12

Ch. 10Public Officers and Employees

Art. 17Miscellaneous Provisions

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 10-17-12 (2026).

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When any duty is or shall be enjoined by law upon any public officer, or upon any person holding any public trust or employment, every wilful [willful] neglect to perform such duty, where no special provision shall have been made for the punishment of such delinquency, shall be deemed a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than ten nor more than sixty days or by a fine of not less than $100, nor more than $500.

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When any duty is or shall be enjoined by law upon any public officer, or upon any person holding any public trust or employment, every wilful [willful] neglect to perform such duty, where no special provision shall have been made for the punishment of such delinquency, shall be deemed a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than ten nor more than sixty days or by a fine of not less than $100, nor more than $500.