Section 31-1-3 - Method of prosecution.

NM Stat § 31-1-3 (2019) (N/A)
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A criminal prosecution shall be commenced, conducted and terminated in accordance with Rules of Criminal Procedure. All pleadings, practice and procedure shall be governed by such rules.

History: 1953 Comp., § 41-1-3, enacted by Laws 1972, ch. 71, § 6.

Repeals and reenactments. — Laws 1972, ch. 71, § 6, repealed 41-1-3, 1953 Comp., relating to unlawful arrests and enacted a new section.

Cross references. — For Rules of Criminal Procedure, see Rules 5-101 NMRA et seq.

Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Limitations on state prosecuting attorney's discretion to initiate prosecution by indictment or by information, 44 A.L.R.4th 401.