New Mexico § 67-7-11 - Arrest for violation; seizure of vehicle; fee
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 67-7-11 — Arrest for violation; seizure of vehicle; fee, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 67-7-11. Arrest for violation; seizure of vehicle; fee
Sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, constables, marshals, police officers and all peace officers
shall have power to arrest any person violating any provision of this act on view
or upon warrant issued by any justice of the peace [magistrate court] or magistrate. Such officers are also authorized and directed to take into custody any vehicle
involved in the violation of any provision of this act and hold the same until all
fees, fines, costs and damages therefor shall be paid; provided that the owner or
person in control of such vehicle may secure its release by furnishing a good and
sufficient bond as required by the officer or magistrate before whom the case is prosecuted. The fee for making the arrest of any person violating any provision of this act shall
upon conviction of the person or persons arrested be assessed as part of the costs
and paid to the officer making such arrest, but shall not exceed one ($1.00) dollar
in any case.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 67-7-11
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 67-7-11 cover?
Section 67-7-11 ("Arrest for violation; seizure of vehicle; fee") 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.
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