New Mexico § 10-4-2 - Causes for removal of local officers
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 10-4-2 — Causes for removal of local officers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-4-2. Causes for removal of local officers
The following shall be causes for removal of any officer belonging to the class mentioned
in the preceding section: A. conviction of any felony or of any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; B. failure, neglect or refusal to discharge the duties of the office, or failure,
neglect or refusal to discharge any duty devolving upon the officer by virtue of his
office; C. knowingly demanding or receiving illegal fees as such officer; D. failure to account for money coming into his hands as such officer; E. gross incompetency or gross negligence in discharging the duties of the office; F. any other act or acts, which in the opinion of the court or jury amount to corruption
in office or gross immorality rendering the incumbent unfit to fill the office.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 10-4-2
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 10-4-2 cover?
Section 10-4-2 ("Causes for removal of local officers") 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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