2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 29: Law Enforcement
Article 1: Peace Officers in General, 29-1-1 through 29-1-17
Section 29-1-4: Officers' duties under 29-1-3.


NM Stat § 29-1-4 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?

29-1-4. [Officers' duties under 29-1-3.]

It shall be the duty of judicial and ministerial officers, in their respective counties, precincts or demarcations, who shall see or receive information that any of the persons mentioned in the foregoing section [29-1-3 NMSA 1978], are to be found in his county, precinct or demarcation, notwithstanding he shall have escaped at any time, to apprehend as soon as possible the fugitive, and send him forthwith to the jail of the respective county, where he shall be kept, with all possible security in order to prevent his making his escape again.

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