New Mexico § 10-4-20 - Procedure for suspension from office
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 10-4-20 — Procedure for suspension from office, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-4-20. Procedure for suspension from office
If the accusation provided in this chapter, to be presented by the district attorney,
is presented at a time when there is no jury in attendance or is presented to the
court in vacation, the court, if it deems such action necessary, after ordering a
citation to the defendant as provided in the next preceding section, may, on application
of the district attorney, also order the defendant to appear at a time not less than
five nor more than fifteen days after service of such order and at such place as may
be mentioned in the order, to show cause why he should not be suspended from office
until the matters and things alleged in the accusation have been judicially determined
under the provisions of this chapter.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 10-4-20
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 10-4-20 cover?
Section 10-4-20 ("Procedure for suspension from office") 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 § 10-4-20?
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