N.M. Stat. § 31-9-2

Current through 2024, ch. 69

Section 31-9-2 - Mental examination

Upon motion of any defendant, the court shall order a mental examination of the defendant before making any determination of competency under Sections41-13-3 [NMSA 1953] or 31-9-1 NMSA 1978. Where the defendant is determined to be indigent, the court shall pay for the costs of the examination from funds available to the court.

NMS § 31-9-2

1953 Comp., § 41-13-3.2, enacted by Laws 1967, ch. 231, § 3.