It shall be the duty of each of the district attorneys in this state to prosecute and defend for the state in all courts of the county or counties in their respective districts, all causes, criminal and civil, arising under the provisions of this chapter, in which the state may be a party or interested or concerned.

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 17-2-27

  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.