New Mexico Statutes

§ 8-5-1 — [Creation of department of justice.]

New Mexico § 8-5-1
JurisdictionNew Mexico
Ch. 8Elected Officials
Art. 5Attorney General

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 8-5-1 (2026).

Text

That the department of justice be, and same is hereby created, with the attorney general as head thereof, which shall be located at the seat of government.

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Legislative History

Laws 1933, ch. 21, § 1; 1941 Comp., § 3-301; 1953 Comp., § 4-3-1.

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