2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 44: Miscellaneous Civil Law Matters
Article 1: Habeas Corpus, 44-1-1 through 44-1-38
Section 44-1-16: When petitioner will be remanded to custody.
44-1-16. [When petitioner will be remanded to custody.]
The officer shall forthwith remand such party, if it appears that he is detained in custody, either:
A. by virtue of process issued by any court or judge of the United States in a case where such court or judge has exclusive jurisdiction; or
B. by virtue of the final judgment or decree of any competent court, or of any execution issued upon such judgment or decree; or
C. for any contempt, specially and plainly charged in the commitment by some court, officer or body having authority to commit for the contempt so charged; and
D. that the time during which such party may be legally detained has not expired.
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