Grand jurors shall be paid by the district court a per diem allowance and mileage for their necessary travel for their attendance and service in the amounts provided by law for trial or petit jurors. Witnesses attending the grand jury under subpoena shall be paid by the district court a per diem allowance and mileage for their necessary travel in the amounts provided by law for witnesses attending trials.
History: 1953 Comp., § 41-5-13, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 276, § 13.
Repeals. — Laws 1969, ch. 276, § 14, repealed former 41-5-13, 1953 Comp., relating to the retirement of the grand jury for their inquiry into the offenses.
Cross references. — For mileage and compensation for jurors and jury commissioners, see 38-5-15 NMSA 1978.
For per diem and mileage for witnesses, see 38-6-4 NMSA 1978.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 38A C.J.S. Grand Juries § 12.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 31 - Criminal Procedure
Section 31-6-1 - Grand jury panels; calling; qualifying.
Section 31-6-2 - Foreman of grand jury.
Section 31-6-3 - Challenge to grand jury.
Section 31-6-5 - Return of indictments.
Section 31-6-6 - Oaths; grand jurors; witnesses; officers; penalty.
Section 31-6-7 - Assistance for grand jury; report.
Section 31-6-8 - Record of testimony.
Section 31-6-9 - Charge to grand jury.
Section 31-6-9.1 - Abuse of grand jury procedures.
Section 31-6-10 - Requirement for indictment; number of jurors concurring.
Section 31-6-11 - Evidence before grand jury.
Section 31-6-11.1 - Renewed presentation of evidence forbidden.
Section 31-6-12 - Subpoena powers; notice to witnesses.
Section 31-6-13 - Compensation of jurors and witnesses.