The justice of the peace [magistrate] before whom complaint shall have been made for a violation of the two foregoing sections [19-3-7, 19-3-8 N.M. Stat. Ann.], shall immediately enter upon the due investigation of the same, as by law required in the case of other offenses, and shall transmit his proceedings to the proper court.

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 19-3-9

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.