New Mexico § 35-2-5 - Qualification; failure to qualify
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 35-2-5 — Qualification; failure to qualify, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-2-5. Qualification; failure to qualify
A. Any judicial act is void if performed by a magistrate prior to the issuance to
him of a certificate of magistrate qualification or during any period of suspension
or revocation of the certificate, and the magistrate is personally liable for any
damages resulting from such act. B. No compensation shall be paid to any magistrate for any period of time during which
he did not hold a valid certificate of magistrate qualification.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 35-2-5
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 35-2-5 cover?
Section 35-2-5 ("Qualification; failure to qualify") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 35-2-5?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 35-2-5" (New Mexico). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 35-2-5 apply to my situation?
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