New Mexico Statutes Chapter 10. Public Officers and Employees § 10-4-19. Presentment by district attorney; supporting affidavits; procedure

When the accusation is presented by the district attorney as provided in the preceding section, the same must be supported by sworn affidavit or affidavits, and the court must forthwith investigate the matter, and if a jury is in attendance at the time such accusation is presented, the court must order a citation to the defendant and thenceforth the case must proceed as provided in this chapter where the accusation is by a grand jury.