New Mexico § 66-8-122 - Immediate appearance before magistrate
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-8-122 — Immediate appearance before magistrate, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-8-122. Immediate appearance before magistrate
Whenever any person is arrested for any violation of the Motor Vehicle Code or other
law relating to motor vehicles punishable as a misdemeanor, he shall be immediately
taken before an available magistrate who has jurisdiction of the offense when the: A. person requests immediate appearance; B. person is charged with driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor
or narcotic drugs; C. person is charged with failure to stop in the event of an accident causing death,
personal injuries or damage to property; D. person is charged with reckless driving; E. arresting officer has good cause to believe the person arrested has committed a
felony; F. person refuses to give his written promise to appear in court or acknowledge receipt
of a warning notice; or G. person is charged with driving when his privilege to do so was suspended or revoked
pursuant to Section 66-8-111 NMSA 1978 or pursuant to a conviction for driving while under the influence of intoxicating
liquor or drugs.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-8-122
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-8-122 cover?
Section 66-8-122 ("Immediate appearance before magistrate") 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 § 66-8-122?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 66-8-122 apply to my situation?
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