It shall not be necessary to negate any of the exemptions of the Model State Commodity Code in any complaint, information or indictment, or any writ or proceeding brought under that code; and the burden of proof of any such exemption shall be upon the party claiming the same.

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 58-13A-22

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
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