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

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].