N.M. Const. art. XXII, § 8
- Constitution
- Constitution of New Mexico
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
[Territorial judicial process and proceedings.] All lawful process, writs, judgments, decrees, convictions and sentences issued, rendered, had or pronounced, in force at the time of the admission of the state, shall continue and remain in force to the same extent as if the change of government had not occurred, and shall be enforced and executed under the laws of the state.
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