New Mexico § 10-5-4 - Oaths; subpoenas
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 10-5-4 — Oaths; subpoenas, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-5-4. Oaths; subpoenas
The secretary of finance and administration is authorized to administer oaths to persons
who testify at such hearing. The secretary may compel the attendance of any person whose testimony may be required
or needed at such hearing, and to compel the production of books, papers, documents,
records and data necessary thereto. The official requesting the hearing shall have the right to make timely request
to the secretary that subpoenas for necessary and material witnesses or for the production
of documents and papers be issued, and the same shall be issued. The secretary and such employees of the department as may be designated by the secretary
are authorized to issue subpoenas for persons whose testimony is required, and subpoenas
so issued shall be served by persons authorized by law to make such service in civil
actions, and if served by a sheriff or deputy, such service shall be made without
cost.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 10-5-4
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 10-5-4 cover?
Section 10-5-4 ("Oaths; subpoenas") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 10-5-4?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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