Any peace officer who neglects or refuses to obey, execute or return the process of a military court or the order of a commanding officer pursuant to Section 20-12-12 NMSA 1978 or makes a false return on such process or order is guilty of a misdemeanor.
History: 1978 Comp., § 20-11-7, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 318, § 85.
Repeals and reenactments. — Laws 1987, Chapter 318 repealed former 20-11-7 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 269, § 7, relating to apprehension, and enacted a new section, effective April 10, 1987.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 6 C.J.S. Armed Services § 298.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Section 20-11-1 - Failure to appear; penalty.
Section 20-11-2 - Hindering national guard; penalty.
Section 20-11-3 - Interference with enrolling officer; penalty.
Section 20-11-4 - Wrongful possession of military property; penalty.
Section 20-11-5 - Wrongful wearing of uniform; penalty.
Section 20-11-5.1 - Misrepresentation of military service; penalty.
Section 20-11-6 - Employment discrimination prohibited; penalty.
Section 20-11-7 - Peace officers' neglect or refusal to act; penalty.