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2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 44: Miscellaneous Civil Law Matters
Article 1: Habeas Corpus, 44-1-1 through 44-1-38
Section 44-1-12: Attachment against sheriff; place of detention.
NM Stat § 44-1-12 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?
44-1-12. [Attachment against sheriff; place of detention.]
If a sheriff neglects to return such writ the attachment may be directed to any person designated therein, who shall have full power to execute the same, and such sheriff upon being brought up may be committed to the jail of any county other than his own.
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