New Mexico § 20-12-31 - Releasing prisoner without proper authority
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 20-12-31 — Releasing prisoner without proper authority, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-12-31. Releasing prisoner without proper authority
Any person subject to Chapter 20 NMSA 1978 who, without proper authority, releases any prisoner committed to his charge or who
through neglect or design suffers any such prisoner to escape shall be punished as
a court-martial may direct, whether or not the prisoner was committed in strict compliance
with law.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 20-12-31
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 20-12-31 cover?
Section 20-12-31 ("Releasing prisoner without proper authority") 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 § 20-12-31?
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