New Mexico § 10-4-19 - Presentment by district attorney; supporting affidavits; procedure

Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 10-4-19 — Presentment by district attorney; supporting affidavits; procedure, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 10-4-19. Presentment by district attorney; supporting affidavits; procedure

When the accusation is presented by the district attorney as provided in the preceding

section, the same must be supported by sworn affidavit or affidavits, and the court

must forthwith investigate the matter, and if a jury is in attendance at the time

such accusation is presented, the court must order a citation to the defendant and

thenceforth the case must proceed as provided in this chapter where the accusation

is by a grand jury.

Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 10-4-19 cover?

Section 10-4-19 ("Presentment by district attorney; supporting affidavits; procedure") 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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