New Mexico § 44-1-16 - When petitioner will be remanded to custody
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 44-1-16 — When petitioner will be remanded to custody, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-1-16. When petitioner will be remanded to custody
The officer shall forthwith remand such party, if it appears that he is detained in
custody, either: A. by virtue of process issued by any court or judge of the United States in a case
where such court or judge has exclusive jurisdiction; or B. by virtue of the final judgment or decree of any competent court, or of any execution
issued upon such judgment or decree; or C. for any contempt, specially and plainly charged in the commitment by some court,
officer or body having authority to commit for the contempt so charged; and D. that the time during which such party may be legally detained has not expired.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 44-1-16
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 44-1-16 cover?
Section 44-1-16 ("When petitioner will be remanded to custody") 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 § 44-1-16?
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