Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 31 - Criminal Procedure. > Article 9 - Mental Illness and Competency, 31-9-1 through 31-9-4. > Section 31-9-2 - Mental examination.

Section 31-9-2 - Mental examination.

31-9-2. Mental examination.

Upon motion of any defendant, the court shall order a mental examination of the defendant before making any determination of competency under Sections 41-13-3 [NMSA 1953] or 31-9-1 NMSA 1978. Where the defendant is determined to be indigent, the court shall pay for the costs of the examination from funds available to the court.