New Mexico § 29-3-2 - New Mexico state police; cooperation; local and state
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 29-3-2 — New Mexico state police; cooperation; local and state, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29-3-2. New Mexico state police; cooperation; local and state
The New Mexico state police shall cooperate with the respective sheriffs, constables,
marshals, police and other peace officers of this state in the detection of crime
and the apprehension of criminals throughout the state and shall, on the direction
of the chief of the New Mexico state police, governor or attorney general, conduct
such investigations as may be deemed necessary to obtain and secure evidence which
may be considered necessary or essential for the conviction of alleged violators of
the criminal laws of this state, and the chief is hereby authorized to assist any
prosecuting attorney in the prosecution of any criminal case which may in his judgment
require such cooperation. All expenses such as travel, meals and lodging involved in such assistance shall
be paid from the court fund of the county in which the trial is held or to be held.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 29-3-2
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 29-3-2 cover?
Section 29-3-2 ("New Mexico state police; cooperation; local and state") 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 § 29-3-2?
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