N.M. Stat. § 31-27-8

Current through 2024, ch. 69

Section 31-27-8 - Safekeeping of seized property pending disposition

With regard to seized property in the state courts:

A. seized currency alleged to be subject to forfeiture shall be deposited with the clerk of the district court in an interest-bearing account;

B. seized property other than currency or real property, not required by federal or state law to be destroyed, shall be placed under seal at a place designated by the district court;

C. seized property shall be kept by the custodian in a manner to protect it from theft or damage and, if ordered by the district court, insured against those risks; and

D. unless it is returned to an owner, a law enforcement agency shall dispose of forfeited or abandoned property as provided in Section 31-27-7 NMSA 1978.

NMS § 31-27-8

Laws 2002, ch. 4, § 8; 2015, ch. 152, § 10.

Amended by 2019, c. 133,s. 9, eff. 4/2/2019.

Amended by 2015, c. 152,s. 10, eff. 7/1/2015.