New Mexico § 10-4-19 [Presentment by district attorney; supporting affidavits;

New Mexico Statutes

§ 10-4-19 — [Presentment by district attorney; supporting affidavits;

New Mexico § 10-4-19

Ch. 10Public Officers and Employees

Art. 4Removal of Local Officers

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 10-4-19 (2026).

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procedure.] When the accusation is presented by the district attorney as provided in the preceding section [10-4-18 NMSA 1978], the same must be supported by sworn affidavit or affidavits, and the court must forthwith investigate the matter, and if a jury is in attendance at the time such accusation is presented, the court must order a citation to the defendant and thenceforth the case must proceed as provided in this chapter where the accusation is by a grand jury.

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procedure.] When the accusation is presented by the district attorney as provided in the preceding section [10-4-18 NMSA 1978], the same must be supported by sworn affidavit or affidavits, and the court must forthwith investigate the matter, and if a jury is in attendance at the time such accusation is presented, the court must order a citation to the defendant and thenceforth the case must proceed as provided in this chapter where the accusation is by a grand jury.