New Mexico § 31-1-5 - Procedures on arrest; reports
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 31-1-5 — Procedures on arrest; reports, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-1-5. Procedures on arrest; reports
A. Following arrest, any person accused of a crime is entitled to have reasonable
opportunity to make three telephone calls beginning not later than twenty minutes
after the time of arrival at a police station, sheriff's office or other place of
detention. Nothing in this subsection limits any right to make telephone calls at any time
later than twenty minutes after the time of arrival at the police station. B. Every accused shall be brought before a court having jurisdiction to release the
accused without unnecessary delay. C. Within eighteen hours after the arrest of any person accused with having committed
a misdemeanor or a felony, the arresting law enforcement agency shall notify the district
attorney of: (1) the name of the accused; and (2) the offense charged.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 31-1-5
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 31-1-5 cover?
Section 31-1-5 ("Procedures on arrest; reports") 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 § 31-1-5?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 31-1-5" (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 § 31-1-5 apply to my situation?
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