New Mexico Statutes 31-27-8. Safekeeping of seized property pending disposition
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With regard to seized property in the state courts:
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 31-27-8
- Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
A. seized currency alleged to be subject to forfeiture shall be deposited with the clerk of the district court in an interest-bearing account;
B. seized property other than currency or real property, not required by federal or state law to be destroyed, shall be placed under seal at a place designated by the district court;
C. seized property shall be kept by the custodian in a manner to protect it from theft or damage and, if ordered by the district court, insured against those risks; and
D. unless it is returned to an owner, a law enforcement agency shall dispose of forfeited or abandoned property as provided in Section 31-27-7 N.M. Stat. Ann..