New Mexico § 29-1-8 - Penalty for refusing to aid officer; action to recover
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 29-1-8 — Penalty for refusing to aid officer; action to recover, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29-1-8. Penalty for refusing to aid officer; action to recover
If any person shall refuse or neglect to obey the summons of any such officer, such
person shall be fined in any sum not exceeding fifty dollars [($50.00)], nor less
than five dollars [($5.00)], to be recovered by suit before any justice of the peace
[magistrate], to the use of the county in which said suit may originate.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 29-1-8
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 29-1-8 cover?
Section 29-1-8 ("Penalty for refusing to aid officer; action to recover") 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 § 29-1-8?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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