[Representation of officer, deputy, assistant, agent or

employee of state or state institution.] The attorney general of New Mexico is directed to act, if requested, as attorney for any officer, deputy, assistant, agent or employee of the state or of a state institution in the event such person is named as a party in any civil action in connection with an act growing out of the performance of his duty; provided, however, this section shall not apply to any suits or proceedings on behalf of the state against such person. History: 1953 Comp., § 4-3-16, enacted by Laws 1959, ch. 45, § 1.