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2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 31: Criminal Procedure
Article 9: Mental Illness and Competency, 31-9-1 through 31-9-4
Section 31-9-2: Mental examination.
NM Stat § 31-9-2 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?
31-9-2. Mental examination.
Upon motion of any defendant, the court shall order a mental examination of the defendant before making any determination of competency under Sections 41-13-3 [NMSA 1953] or 31-9-1 NMSA 1978. Where the defendant is determined to be indigent, the court shall pay for the costs of the examination from funds available to the court.
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