§ 29-9-1 Short title
§ 29-9-2 Definitions
§ 29-9-3 Commission created; membership
§ 29-9-4 Purpose of commission
§ 29-9-5 Powers and duties of commission
§ 29-9-7 Construction
§ 29-9-8 Confidentiality; impounding of exhibits
§ 29-9-9 Immunity from criminal prosecution or penalty
§ 29-9-10 [Receipt of grants and donations.]
§ 29-9-11 Investigators
§ 29-9-17 Code of fair procedure

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 29 > Article 9 - Organized Crime

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.