New Mexico Statutes 10-4-19. [Presentment by district attorney; supporting affidavits;
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procedure.] When the accusation is presented by the district attorney as provided in the preceding section [10-4-18 N.M. Stat. Ann.], the same must be supported by sworn affidavit or affidavits, and the court must forthwith investigate the matter, and if a jury is in attendance at the time such accusation is presented, the court must order a citation to the defendant and thenceforth the case must proceed as provided in this chapter where the accusation is by a grand jury.
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 10-4-19
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,