N.M. Stat. § 17-2-9
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§ 17-2-9. Jurisdiction of magistrate court
Official statutory text
The magistrate court has jurisdiction in all cases arising under Chapter 17 NMSA 1978 and regulations promulgated by the state game commission. In addition to other jurisdiction, a magistrate has jurisdiction over such cases arising in any magistrate district adjoining at any point that in which he serves with the consent of the accused.
Status: in_force
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