§ 38-8-1 [Order for appearance of witness and production of documents.]
§ 38-8-2 [Disobedience of witness; use of copies of documents.]
§ 38-8-3 [False testimony punishable as perjury.]

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 38 > Article 8 - Depositions for Use in Foreign State

  • Affirmed: In the practice of the appellate courts, the decree or order is declared valid and will stand as rendered in the lower court.
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Deposition: An oral statement made before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths. Such statements are often taken to examine potential witnesses, to obtain discovery, or to be used later in trial.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.