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§ 31-8-5 — Uniformity of interpretation

New Mexico § 31-8-5
JurisdictionNew Mexico
Ch. 31Criminal Procedure
Art. 8Out-of-State Witnesses

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Bluebook
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 31-8-5 (2026).

Text

This act [31-8-1 to 31-8-6 NMSA 1978] shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of the states which enact it.

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Legislative History

Laws 1937, ch. 66, § 5; 1941 Comp., § 42-1217; 1953 Comp., § 41-12-17.

Nearby Sections

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§ 31-1-1
Short title
§ 31-1-2
Definitions
§ 31-1-3
Method of prosecution
§ 31-1-4
Criminal actions; docketing action; service; return
§ 31-1-5
Procedures on arrest; reports
§ 31-1-6
Citation in lieu of arrest without a warrant
§ 31-1-7
Arrest without warrant; liability
§ 31-1-8
Identification of minor or dependent children upon arrest;
§ 31-11-1
Stay of execution; release
§ 31-11-2
[Appeal granted; defendant to be committed or
§ 31-11-3
Directions following review brought by defendant
§ 31-11-4
Directions following review brought by state
§ 31-11-5
[New trial granted; procedure in district court.]
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Post-conviction remedy
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Repealed
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