Whenever a member of the national guard is on state-ordered active duty or while on other state duty reasonably requested by competent military authority, he shall not incur personal civil liability for acts performed in the line of the duty, and the state shall defend and indemnify against any such claims as are brought, and the state shall be substituted as a party defendant for the member.
History: 1978 Comp., § 20-4-4, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 318, § 21.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Section 20-4-1 - Standards for appointment, promotion, termination.
Section 20-4-2 - Administration of oaths.
Section 20-4-3 - Pay and allowances.
Section 20-4-4 - Members not liable for acts in performance of duty.
Section 20-4-5 - Workmen's compensation.
Section 20-4-6 - Discrimination prohibited; penalty.
Section 20-4-7 - Military leave for national guard and reserves.
Section 20-4-7.2 - Legislative findings and purpose.
Section 20-4-8 - Exemptions; jury duty and civil process; equipment.
Section 20-4-9 - Members of the national guard, state hiring preference.
Section 20-4-10 - Members of the national guard considered state employees.
Section 20-4-11 - Survivors' benefit; tuition payment.