§ 29-1-1 Investigation of criminal violations; commencement of prosecution; cooperation; removal
§ 29-1-2 [Stolen livestock and other property; duties.]
§ 29-1-3 [Arrest and detention of escaped prisoners.]
§ 29-1-4 [Officers’ duties under 29-1-3.]
§ 29-1-5 [Penalty for violation by sheriff, constable or deputy;
§ 29-1-6 [Penalty for violation by magistrate.]
§ 29-1-7 Execution of process; officer may call aid
§ 29-1-8 [Penalty for refusing to aid officer; action to recover.]
§ 29-1-9 Appointment of peace officers; citizenship certificate of appointment; exceptions
§ 29-1-10 [Law enforcement agencies, state and local; participation in federal programs.]
§ 29-1-10.1 Federal funds; receipt and expenditure for law enforcement activities
§ 29-1-11 Authorization of tribal and pueblo police officers and certain federal officers to act as New Mexico peace officers; authority and procedure for commissioned peace officers
§ 29-1-12 Authorization to maintain and retake custody of Arizona prisoners
§ 29-1-13 Unclaimed property; inventory
§ 29-1-14 Unclaimed property; authority to sell; notice of sale; deadly weapons, controlled substances and other contraband excepted
§ 29-1-15 Proceeds of sale; title to property vests in purchaser
§ 29-1-16 Electronic recordings of custodial interrogations
§ 29-1-17 Identity theft reports
§ 29-1-18 Requiring certain law enforcement agencies to use body- worn cameras while on duty; exceptions; adoption of policies and procedures governing use
§ 29-1-19 Consult nontraditional communication or disability registry. (Effective July 1, 2024.)
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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 29 > Article 1 - Peace Officers in General

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Fair market value: The price at which an asset would change hands in a transaction between a willing, informed buyer and a willing, informed seller.
  • Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
  • Impeachment: (1) The process of calling something into question, as in "impeaching the testimony of a witness." (2) The constitutional process whereby the House of Representatives may "impeach" (accuse of misconduct) high officers of the federal government for trial in the Senate.
  • Indemnification: In general, a collateral contract or assurance under which one person agrees to secure another person against either anticipated financial losses or potential adverse legal consequences. Source: FDIC
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.