It shall be unlawful for any state or county officer who is required by law to give official bonds to sign any bond or become surety for any other person or persons during the term for which he is required to give official bonds for himself.
History: Laws 1903, ch. 57, § 1; Code 1915, § 513; C.S. 1929, § 17-109; 1941 Comp., § 10-203; 1953 Comp., § 5-2-3.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 67 C.J.S. Officers and Public Employees § 47.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 10 - Public Officers and Employees
Section 10-2-1 - [Sureties on bonds; qualifications.]
Section 10-2-2 - [County or district officer not to be surety for another official.]
Section 10-2-3 - [State and county officers prohibited from being sureties.]
Section 10-2-4 - [Public officer becoming surety; misdemeanor in office.]
Section 10-2-5 - [Recording of bonds required.]
Section 10-2-6 - [Record of official bonds of state and district officers.]
Section 10-2-7 - [Filing of bonds by officials of state and state agencies.]
Section 10-2-8 - County and precinct officers; recording and filing bonds.
Section 10-2-9 - [Recording as prerequisite to discharging duties of office.]
Section 10-2-10 - [Action on bond; use of certified copy.]
Section 10-2-11 - [Recording fees; payment by officer.]
Section 10-2-13 - Short title.
Section 10-2-14 - Definitions.
Section 10-2-15 - Surety bond coverage.