New Mexico § 10-4-25 - Continuance; preliminary investigation required; suspension pending final adjudication
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 10-4-25 — Continuance; preliminary investigation required; suspension pending final adjudication, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-4-25. Continuance; preliminary investigation required; suspension pending final adjudication
Nothing in this chapter shall operate to deprive any defendant of the right to a continuance
in any case in which such right would attach in any criminal case as provided by law,
but before any case shall be continued, upon application of the defendant, beyond
the term of court at which the accusation is presented, or if such accusation is presented
in vacation beyond the first term of court after presentment thereof the court may,
upon application of the district attorney, make a preliminary investigation as provided
in this chapter and suspend the officer, pending a final adjudication of the matters
alleged in the accusation.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 10-4-25
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 10-4-25 cover?
Section 10-4-25 ("Continuance; preliminary investigation required; suspension pending final adjudication") 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 § 10-4-25?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 10-4-25" (New Mexico). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 10-4-25 apply to my situation?
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