§ 77-1A-1 Short title
§ 77-1A-2 Definitions
§ 77-1A-3 Exceptions
§ 77-1A-4 Seizure of dog; petition to court
§ 77-1A-5 Registration and handling requirements for dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs
§ 77-1A-6 Prohibited acts; penalties
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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 77 > Article 1A - Dangerous Dog

  • 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.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • 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.
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.