New Mexico § 31-27-8 Safekeeping of seized property pending disposition

New Mexico Statutes

§ 31-27-8 — Safekeeping of seized property pending disposition

New Mexico·Ch. 31 Criminal Procedure·Art. 27 Forfeiture

With regard to seized property in the state courts: A. seized currency alleged to be subject to forfeiture shall be deposited with the clerk of the district court in an interest-bearing account; B. seized property other than currency or real property, not required by federal or state law to be destroyed, shall be placed under seal at a place designated by the district court; C. seized property shall be kept by the custodian in a manner to protect it from theft or damage and, if ordered by the district court, insured against those risks; and D. unless it is returned to an owner, a law enforcement agency shall dispose of forfeited or abandoned property as provided in Section 31-27-7 NMSA 1978.

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With regard to seized property in the state courts: A. seized currency alleged to be subject to forfeiture shall be deposited with the clerk of the district court in an interest-bearing account; B. seized property other than currency or real property, not required by federal or state law to be destroyed, shall be placed under seal at a place designated by the district court; C. seized property shall be kept by the custodian in a manner to protect it from theft or damage and, if ordered by the district court, insured against those risks; and D. unless it is returned to an owner, a law enforcement agency shall dispose of forfeited or abandoned property as provided in Section 31-27-7 NMSA 1978.

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