New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 30 > Article 4 – Kidnapping
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| § 30-4-1 | Kidnapping |
| § 30-4-2 | Criminal use of ransom |
| § 30-4-3 | False imprisonment |
| § 30-4-4 | Custodial interference; penalties |
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 30 > Article 4 - Kidnapping
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.