That it shall be the duty of all sheriffs, deputy sheriffs and constables, in their respective counties, to employ all lawful means to immediately trace and discover all livestock and other property which may have been stolen or unlawfully taken from the possession of the true owner thereof.
History: Laws 1921, ch. 109, § 1; C.S. 1929, § 4-201; 1941 Comp., § 40-102; 1953 Comp., § 39-1-2.
Cross references. — For livestock board inspector's duties, see 77-9-33 NMSA 1978.
For motor or other vehicle transporting livestock stopped for purpose of examining certificate, see 77-9-46 NMSA 1978.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 70 Am. Jur. 2d Sheriffs, Police, and Constables §§ 46, 48, 49 to 51, 54.
80 C.J.S. Sheriffs and Constables § 52 et seq.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 1 - Peace Officers in General
Section 29-1-2 - [Stolen livestock and other property; duties.]
Section 29-1-3 - [Arrest and detention of escaped prisoners.]
Section 29-1-4 - [Officers' duties under 29-1-3.]
Section 29-1-5 - [Penalty for violation by sheriff, constable or deputy; surety's liability.]
Section 29-1-6 - [Penalty for violation by magistrate.]
Section 29-1-7 - Execution of process; officer may call aid.
Section 29-1-8 - [Penalty for refusing to aid officer; action to recover.]
Section 29-1-9 - Appointment of peace officers; citizenship certificate of appointment; exceptions.
Section 29-1-10 - [Law enforcement agencies, state and local; participation in federal programs.]
Section 29-1-10.1 - Federal funds; receipt and expenditure for law enforcement activities.
Section 29-1-12 - Authorization to maintain and retake custody of Arizona prisoners.
Section 29-1-13 - Unclaimed property; inventory.
Section 29-1-15 - Proceeds of sale; title to property vests in purchaser.
Section 29-1-16 - Electronic recordings of custodial interrogations.