A. Court security officers of county sheriff departments of class A counties shall meet all the prerequisites for permanent appointment as peace officers as stated in Section 29-7-8 NMSA 1978 [repealed].
B. All court security officers provided for pursuant to Subsection A of this section shall be commissioned as peace officers with full powers and responsibilities while within the confines of the county courthouse or as otherwise specified by the court.
C. Court security officers employed by county sheriff departments of class A counties on January 1, 1977 shall be exempted from the provisions of Subsection A of this section.
History: Laws 1981, ch. 82, § 1.
Bracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and it is not part of the law. Laws 1993, ch. 255, § 11 repealed 29-7-8 NMSA 1978, effective July 1, 1993.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Section 4-41-3 - [Failure to execute bond and oath; performing duties; penalty.]
Section 4-41-4 - [Exercising powers after removal; penalty.]
Section 4-41-5 - Deputy sheriffs; appointment and term; merit system.
Section 4-41-7 - Provisions of merit system constitute part of employment contract.
Section 4-41-8 - [Deputy sheriff; qualifications; character; revocation of commission.]
Section 4-41-9 - Powers of deputy sheriff.
Section 4-41-10 - Right to carry arms; deputies; appointment.
Section 4-41-10.1 - [Right to carry concealed arms.]
Section 4-41-11 - [Injuries to sheriff or deputy while making arrest; medical expenses; limitation.]
Section 4-41-11.1 - Qualifications; waiver.
Section 4-41-12 - [Entering other counties; powers.]
Section 4-41-13 - [Execution of process of probate court; attendance.]
Section 4-41-15 - [Fees; payment in advance.]
Section 4-41-17 - [Executions; commissions and expenses.]
Section 4-41-18 - [Fees; service of jury venire.]
Section 4-41-19 - County peace officers and constables; mileage; conditions.
Section 4-41-21 - [More than one subpoena, summons or prisoner; no extra charge.]