New Mexico § 66-5-231 - Forged evidence
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-5-231 — Forged evidence, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-5-231. Forged evidence
Any person who forges or, without authority, signs any evidence of financial responsibility
or who files or offers for filing any such evidence knowing or having reason to believe
that it is forged or signed without authority shall be fined not more than one thousand
dollars ($1,000) or imprisoned for not more than one year or both.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-5-231
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-5-231 cover?
Section 66-5-231 ("Forged evidence") 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 § 66-5-231?
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