Malingering
NMSA 1978, § 20-12-69
in effect20-12-69. Malingering
Any person subject to Chapter 20 NMSA 1978 who for the purpose of avoiding work, duty or service:
A. feigns illness, physical disablement, mental lapse or derangement; or
B. intentionally inflicts self-injury;
shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
1978 Comp., § 20-12-69, enacted by Laws 1989, ch. 337, § 68.
Source: New Mexico Compilation Commission (nmonesource.com)URL: https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa-unanno/en/item/18520/index.do#!b/20-12-69Fetched: 10/20/2026