Whenever any writ of replevin is granted against the sheriff of any county in this state, the judge of the district court shall designate a person to serve process on the defendant.

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 42-8-9

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.