2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 10: Public Officers and Employees
Article 4: Removal of Local Officers, 10-4-1 through 10-4-29
Section 10-4-19: Presentment by district attorney; supporting affidavits; procedure.
10-4-19. [Presentment by district attorney; supporting affidavits; procedure.]
When the accusation is presented by the district attorney as provided in the preceding section [10-4-18 NMSA 1978], the same must be supported by sworn affidavit or affidavits, and the court must forthwith investigate the matter, and if a jury is in attendance at the time such accusation is presented, the court must order a citation to the defendant and thenceforth the case must proceed as provided in this chapter where the accusation is by a grand jury.
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