They shall at all times be under the control and direction of the court or presiding judge, and shall obey its or his directions; failure [failing] so to do they shall forfeit their compensation and be dealt with summarily as for contempt. History: Laws 1912, ch. 84, § 25; Code 1915, § 1901; C.S. 1929, § 40-131; 1941 Comp., § 77-1831; 1953 Comp., § 75-19-31. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Cross references. — For punishment for contempt, see 34-1-2 NMSA 1978.
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