Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 48 - Liens and Mortgages. > Article 6 - Agricultural Landlord Liens, 48-6-1 through 48-6-16. > Section 48-6-7 - Distress warrant, issued by whom.

Section 48-6-7 - Distress warrant, issued by whom.

48-6-7. Distress warrant, issued by whom.

Upon the filing of such oath and bond, it shall be the duty of such justice of the peace [magistrate] to issue his warrant to the sheriff or any constable of the county, commanding him to seize the property of the defendant, or so much as will satisfy the demand, which warrant shall be returnable to said justice [magistrate].