New Mexico Statutes 44-1-6. [Form of writ.]
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Every writ of habeas corpus issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be substantially in the following form:
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 44-1-6
- Habeas corpus: A writ that is usually used to bring a prisoner before the court to determine the legality of his imprisonment. It may also be used to bring a person in custody before the court to give testimony, or to be prosecuted.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
The state of New Mexico to the sheriff of, etc., or to A.B.:
You are hereby commanded to have the body of C.D., by you imprisoned and detained, as it is said, together with the time and cause of such imprisonment and detention, by whatever name the said C.D. shall be called or charged, before E.F., judge of the district court, as etc. (or immediately after the receipt of this writ), to do, and receive what shall then and there be considered concerning the said C.D., and have you then and there this writ.
Witness, etc.