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New Mexico Statutes Chapter 31. Criminal Procedure § 31-27-10. Return of property; damages; costs

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

A. A law enforcement agency that holds seized property shall return the seized property to the owner of the property within a reasonable period of time that does not exceed five days after:

(1) a court finds that a person had a bona fide security interest in the property;

(2) a court finds that the owner was an innocent owner;

(3) the acquittal of or dismissal of related criminal charges against the owner of the property; or

(4) the disposal of the criminal charge that was the basis of the forfeiture proceedings by nolle prosequi.

B. A law enforcement agency that holds seized property is responsible for any damages, storage fees and related costs applicable to property that is returned to an owner pursuant to this section.

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