New Mexico Statutes
§ 31-4-1 — Definitions
New Mexico § 31-4-1
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Bluebook
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 31-4-1 (2026).
Text
Where appearing in this act [31-4-1 to 31-4-30 NMSA 1978], the term "governor" includes any person performing the functions of governor by authority of the law of this state. The term "executive authority" includes the governor, and any person performing the functions of governor in a state other than this state. The term "state", referring to a state other than this state, includes any other state or territory, organized or unorganized, of the United States of America. The term "prosecuting attorney" includes the various district attorneys of this state and their duly appointed, qualified and acting assistants, the attorney general and his duly appointed, qualified and acting assistants.
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Legislative History
Laws 1937, ch. 65, § 1; 1941 Comp., § 42-1901; 1953 Comp., § 41-19-1.
Nearby Sections
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§ 31-1-1
Short title§ 31-1-2
Definitions§ 31-1-3
Method of prosecution§ 31-1-5
Procedures on arrest; reports§ 31-11-1
Stay of execution; release§ 31-11-6
Post-conviction remedy§ 31-12-10
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Bluebook (online)
New Mexico § 31-4-1, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/nm/31-4-1.