There is a newer version of the New Mexico Statutes
2006 New Mexico Statutes - Article 4 — Removal of Local Officers, 10-4-1 through 10-4-29.
- Section 10-4-1 — Local officers subject to removal.
- Section 10-4-2 — Causes for removal of local officers.
- Section 10-4-3 — Grand jury accusation.
- Section 10-4-4 — Form of accusation.
- Section 10-4-5 — Presentment of grand jury accusation; service on defendant; return day.
- Section 10-4-6 — Defendant's appearance or default.
- Section 10-4-7 — Defendant's answer; grounds.
- Section 10-4-8 — Objection for insufficiency; form immaterial.
- Section 10-4-9 — Criminal procedure made applicable.
- Section 10-4-10 — Guilty plea; judgment; denial or refusal to plead; trial.
- Section 10-4-11 — Precedence in trial.
- Section 10-4-12 — Jury trial required; procedure.
- Section 10-4-13 — Verdict; form.
- Section 10-4-14 — Judgment of removal; entry.
- Section 10-4-15 — Attendance of witnesses.
- Section 10-4-16 — Appeal; suspension pending reversal; filling vacancy.
- Section 10-4-17 — Presentment of accusation by district attorney; vacation; no grand jury in county.
- Section 10-4-18 — Duty of district attorney on receipt of evidence.
- Section 10-4-19 — Presentment by district attorney; supporting affidavits; procedure.
- Section 10-4-20 — Procedure for suspension from office.
- Section 10-4-21 — Order of suspension.
- Section 10-4-22 — Effect of suspension order.
- Section 10-4-23 — Denial of motion to suspend; dismissal of proceedings.
- Section 10-4-24 — Default of defendant; effect.
- Section 10-4-25 — Continuance; preliminary investigation required; suspension pending final adjudication.
- Section 10-4-26 — Reinstatement of suspended officer.
- Section 10-4-27 — Payment of salary after reinstatement; compensation of interim officer.
- Section 10-4-28 — Officer appointed for suspension period; oath and bond; filling vacancy after final removal.
- Section 10-4-29 — Exclusive method of removal.
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