surety’s liability.] If any sheriff, deputy sheriff or constable, or any deputy shall be found guilty of delay, negligence or neglect in compliance with the provisions of the preceding section [29-1-4 N.M. Stat. Ann.], on complaint being made before any justice of the peace [magistrate] in the county, he shall be fined in any sum not less than fifty dollars [($50.00)], nor more than one hundred dollars [($100)], which shall be collected of them or their securities.

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 29-1-5

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.