If any such sheriff, after being removed as provided by law, shall attempt to exercise any of the rights or powers of said office, or shall fail or refuse to turn over the office to the person appointed to succeed him, he shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof in the district court, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding three hundred dollars [($300)], or by imprisonment not exceeding three months, in the discretion of the court before which the cause may be tried.
History: Laws 1876, ch. 16, § 9; C.L. 1884, § 390; C.L. 1897, § 727; Code 1915, § 1252; C.S. 1929, § 33-4408; 1941 Comp., § 15-3808; 1953 Comp., § 15-40-8.
Bracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
Cross references. — For removal of local public officers, see 10-4-1 NMSA 1978 et seq.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Section 4-41-3 - [Failure to execute bond and oath; performing duties; penalty.]
Section 4-41-4 - [Exercising powers after removal; penalty.]
Section 4-41-5 - Deputy sheriffs; appointment and term; merit system.
Section 4-41-7 - Provisions of merit system constitute part of employment contract.
Section 4-41-8 - [Deputy sheriff; qualifications; character; revocation of commission.]
Section 4-41-9 - Powers of deputy sheriff.
Section 4-41-10 - Right to carry arms; deputies; appointment.
Section 4-41-10.1 - [Right to carry concealed arms.]
Section 4-41-11 - [Injuries to sheriff or deputy while making arrest; medical expenses; limitation.]
Section 4-41-11.1 - Qualifications; waiver.
Section 4-41-12 - [Entering other counties; powers.]
Section 4-41-13 - [Execution of process of probate court; attendance.]
Section 4-41-15 - [Fees; payment in advance.]
Section 4-41-17 - [Executions; commissions and expenses.]
Section 4-41-18 - [Fees; service of jury venire.]
Section 4-41-19 - County peace officers and constables; mileage; conditions.
Section 4-41-21 - [More than one subpoena, summons or prisoner; no extra charge.]