jurisdiction of district court; hearing; serving notice.

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 3-10-7

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.

Any person elected or appointed to an elective office of a municipality may be removed for malfeasance in office by the district court upon complaint of the mayor or governing body of the municipality. Any such officer is entitled to a hearing at a time fixed by the court after not less than ten days’ notice of such proceedings by service, as in the case of summons in civil actions, with a copy of the complaint filed in the proceedings.