Section 31-27-8 - Safekeeping of seized property pending disposition. - New-mexico Statutes

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

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:

(1) placed under seal; and

(2) removed to a place designated by the district court; or

(3) held in the custody of a law enforcement agency.

C. 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.

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

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:

(1) placed under seal; and

(2) removed to a place designated by the district court; or

(3) held in the custody of a law enforcement agency.

C. 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.

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

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:

(1) placed under seal; and

(2) removed to a place designated by the district court; or

(3) held in the custody of a law enforcement agency.

C. 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.