New Mexico § 29-1-12 - Authorization to maintain and retake custody of Arizona prisoners
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 29-1-12 — Authorization to maintain and retake custody of Arizona prisoners, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29-1-12. Authorization to maintain and retake custody of Arizona prisoners
An officer or employee of the Arizona department of corrections who has in his custody,
pursuant to Arizona law, a ward, offender or prisoner of the state of Arizona whom
he is transporting from a facility in Arizona to another point in Arizona via New
Mexico or to a point in New Mexico for firefighting or conservation work shall maintain
custody of such ward, offender or prisoner in New Mexico. Such officer or employee may, in the event of escape of such ward, offender or prisoner
in New Mexico, retake such ward, offender or prisoner in the same manner as if such
officer or employee were a New Mexico police officer and such ward, offender or prisoner
had been committed to his custody under New Mexico law.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 29-1-12
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 29-1-12 cover?
Section 29-1-12 ("Authorization to maintain and retake custody of Arizona prisoners") 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 § 29-1-12?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 29-1-12" (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 § 29-1-12 apply to my situation?
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