New Mexico Statutes

§ 4-37-4 — Enforcement officers in counties; duties

New Mexico·Ch. 4 Counties·Art. 37 County Ordinances

A. It is the duty of every county sheriff, deputy sheriff, constable and other county law enforcement officer to:

(1)enforce the provisions of all county ordinances;
(2)diligently file a complaint or information alleging a violation if circumstances would indicate that action to a reasonably prudent person; and (3) cooperate with the district attorney or other prosecutor in all reasonable ways. B. Any county law enforcement officer that fails to perform his duty in any material respect is subject to removal from office and payment of all costs of prosecution.

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Legislative History

1953 Comp., § 15-36A-4, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 312, § 4.

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