§ 4-41-2 [Duties.]
§ 4-41-3 [Failure to execute bond and oath; performing duties;
§ 4-41-4 [Exercising powers after removal; penalty.]
§ 4-41-5 Deputy sheriffs; appointment and term; merit system
§ 4-41-6 Counties authorized to establish merit systems for deputies and personnel in the county sheriff’s office
§ 4-41-7 Provisions of merit system constitute part of employment contract
§ 4-41-8 [Deputy sheriff; qualifications; character; revocation of commission.]
§ 4-41-9 Powers of deputy sheriff
§ 4-41-10 Right to carry arms; deputies; appointment
§ 4-41-10.1 [Right to carry concealed arms.]
§ 4-41-11 [Injuries to sheriff or deputy while making arrest; medical expenses; limitation.]
§ 4-41-11.1 Qualifications; waiver
§ 4-41-12 [Entering other counties; powers.]
§ 4-41-13 [Execution of process of probate court; attendance.]
§ 4-41-14 Sheriff to serve and execute process and orders of magistrate [and municipal] courts
§ 4-41-15 [Fees; payment in advance.]
§ 4-41-16 Fees; attendance on courts; sessions of county commissioners; hearing before judges
§ 4-41-17 [Executions; commissions and expenses.]
§ 4-41-18 [Fees; service of jury venire.]
§ 4-41-19 County peace officers and constables; mileage;
§ 4-41-20 Sheriffs, deputy sheriffs and other county peace officers;
§ 4-41-21 [More than one subpoena, summons or prisoner; no extra charge.]
§ 4-41-22 [Other fees.]
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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 4 > Article 41 - County Sheriff

  • 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.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.