That the department of justice be, and same is hereby created, with the attorney general as head thereof, which shall be located at the seat of government.
History: Laws 1933, ch. 21, § 1; 1941 Comp., § 3-301; 1953 Comp., § 4-3-1.
Bracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Section 8-5-1 - [Creation of department of justice.]
Section 8-5-2 - Duties of attorney general.
Section 8-5-2.1 - Attorney general; legal service fees for state agencies.
Section 8-5-3 - [Action in civil and criminal cases.]
Section 8-5-4 - [Employment of legal assistance for departments.]
Section 8-5-5 - Assistant attorneys general; other employees; appointment.
Section 8-5-6 - Opinions and report.
Section 8-5-8 to 8-5-13 - Repealed.
Section 8-5-17 - Attorney general; consumer representation before commission.