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 N.M. Stat. Ann.. 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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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 31-9-2

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.