New Mexico § 44-1-25 - Pleading by petitioner after return; summary hearing
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 44-1-25 — Pleading by petitioner after return; summary hearing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-1-25. Pleading by petitioner after return; summary hearing
The party brought before any such officer on the return of any writ of habeas corpus,
may deny any of the material facts set forth in the return, or allege any fact to
show, either that his imprisonment or detention is unlawful, or that he is entitled
to his discharge, which allegations or denials shall be on oath; and thereupon such
officer shall proceed in a summary way to hear such allegations and proofs as are
legally produced in support of such imprisonment or detention or against the same,
and to dispose of such party as justice requires.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 44-1-25
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 44-1-25 cover?
Section 44-1-25 ("Pleading by petitioner after return; summary hearing") 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.
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