New Mexico § 44-1-19 - Petitioner legally committed or guilty of offense; release on bail
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 44-1-19 — Petitioner legally committed or guilty of offense; release on bail, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-1-19. Petitioner legally committed or guilty of offense; release on bail
If it appears that the party has been legally committed for any criminal offense,
or if he appears, by the testimony offered with the return upon the hearing thereof,
to be guilty of such an offense, although the commitment is irregular, the officer
before whom such party is brought shall proceed to let such party to bail, if the
case be bailable and good bail is offered, or if not, shall forthwith remand such
party.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 44-1-19
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 44-1-19 cover?
Section 44-1-19 ("Petitioner legally committed or guilty of offense; release on bail") 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 § 44-1-19?
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