New Mexico Statutes

§ 36-1-4 — District attorneys; limitation of private practice

New Mexico § 36-1-4

JurisdictionNew Mexico

Ch. 36Attorneys

Art. 1District Attorneys

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Bluebook

N.M. Stat. Ann. § 36-1-4 (2026).

Text

After January 1, 1977, no district attorney or assistant district attorney shall engage in the private practice of law. Violation of this section is ground for removal from office.

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Legislative History

1953 Comp., § 17-1-3.1, enacted by Laws 1968, ch. 69, § 50; 1969, ch. 85, §

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