Mutual Aid Act
New Mexico · Law Enforcement · §§ 29-8-1 to 29-8-3 · 3 sections
Overview
The act establishes a framework for cooperation among law enforcement and public safety agencies, allowing them to assist one another across jurisdictional lines. It authorizes agencies to enter into mutual aid agreements defining the terms of that assistance, and provides for a statewide mutual aid plan administered by a designated authority. It also addresses the legal status of personnel operating outside their home jurisdiction, extending their powers and preserving the privileges and immunities they hold at home.
Editorial summary generated from the text of this act. It is not part of the statute — read the sections below for the operative language.
In the courts
Sections of this act have been cited in 2 court decisions.
Most-cited authority: 104 F.3d 1546 - Pueblo of Santa Ana v. Kelly
Sections covered
- § 29-8-1 NMSA 1978Short title1 cite
- § 29-8-2 NMSA 1978[Public agency defined.]1 cite
- § 29-8-3 NMSA 1978Mutual aid agreements
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