New Mexico § 35-3-4 - Jurisdiction; criminal actions

§ 35-3-4. Jurisdiction; criminal actions

A. Magistrates have jurisdiction in all cases of misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors,

including offenses and complaints under ordinances of a county. Magistrates also have jurisdiction in any other criminal action where jurisdiction

is specifically granted by law, and they may hold preliminary examinations in any

criminal action where authorized by law. B. Magistrates have jurisdiction over all offenses and complaints under ordinances

of a municipality and may issue subpoenas and warrants and punish for contempt if

that municipality has adopted an effective ordinance to provide for magistrate jurisdiction

over municipal ordinances pursuant to the provisions of Subsection B of Section 35-14-1 NMSA 1978 . C. In any criminal action in the magistrate court which is beyond the jurisdiction

of the magistrate court, the magistrate may commit to jail, discharge or recognize

the defendant to appear before the district court as provided by law. Whenever the defendant is bound over to the district court, the magistrate shall

forthwith deliver to the clerk of the district court a transcript of all proceedings

in the magistrate court in the action.