2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 44: Miscellaneous Civil Law Matters
Article 1: Habeas Corpus, 44-1-1 through 44-1-38
Section 44-1-33: Service by delivery to custodian or person to whom writ is directed.


NM Stat § 44-1-33 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?

44-1-33. [Service by delivery to custodian or person to whom writ is directed.]

Every writ of habeas corpus issued pursuant to this chapter may be served by delivering the same to the person to whom it is directed. If he cannot be found, it may be served by being left at the jail or other place in which the prisoner is confined, with any under officer or other person of proper age having charge for the time of such prisoner.

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