Sections 31-1-1 through 31-3-9 NMSA 1978 may be referred to as the "Criminal Procedure Act".
History: 1953 Comp., § 41-1-1, enacted by Laws 1972, ch. 71, § 4; 1973, ch. 73, § 1.
Repeals and reenactments. — Laws 1972, ch. 71, § 4, repealed 41-1-1, 1953 Comp., relating to complaints, examination of complainants and witnesses, warrants and enacted a new 31-1-1 NMSA 1978.
Law reviews. — For article, "Survey of New Mexico Law, 1982-83: Criminal Procedure," see 14 N.M.L. Rev. 109 (1984).
For comment, "Survey of New Mexico Law: Criminal Procedure," see 15 N.M.L. Rev. 263 (1985).
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 31 - Criminal Procedure
Article 1 - Issuance of Process and Warrants
Section 31-1-3 - Method of prosecution.
Section 31-1-4 - Criminal actions; docketing action; service; return.
Section 31-1-5 - Procedures on arrest; reports.
Section 31-1-6 - Citation in lieu of arrest without a warrant.