New Mexico § 36-1-23.1 - Special prosecutors in conflict cases
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 36-1-23.1 — Special prosecutors in conflict cases, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36-1-23.1. Special prosecutors in conflict cases
Each district attorney may, when he cannot prosecute a case for ethical reasons or
other good cause, appoint a practicing member of the bar of this state to act as special
assistant district attorney. Any person so appointed shall have authority to act only in the specific case or
matter for which the appointment was made. An appointment and oath shall be required of special assistant district attorneys
in substantially the same form as that required for assistant district attorneys in Section 36-1-2 NMSA 1978 .
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 36-1-23.1
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 36-1-23.1 cover?
Section 36-1-23.1 ("Special prosecutors in conflict cases") 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 § 36-1-23.1?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 36-1-23.1 apply to my situation?
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