New Mexico Statutes

§ 31-8-1 — [Attendance of witnesses from without a state; definitions.]

New Mexico § 31-8-1
JurisdictionNew Mexico
Ch. 31Criminal Procedure
Art. 8Out-of-State Witnesses

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Bluebook
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 31-8-1 (2026).

Text

"Witness," as used in this act [31-8-1 to 31-8-6 NMSA 1978], shall include a person whose testimony is desired in any proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or in a criminal action, prosecution or proceeding. The word "state" shall include any territory of the United States and District of Columbia. The word "summons" shall include a subpoena, order or other notice requiring the appearance of a witness.

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Legislative History

Laws 1937, ch. 66, § 1; 1941 Comp., § 42-1213; 1953 Comp., § 41-12-13.

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