New Mexico § 35-3-8 - Jurisdiction; recusal
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 35-3-8 — Jurisdiction; recusal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-3-8. Jurisdiction; recusal
A. Except by consent of all parties, no magistrate shall sit in any action in which: (1) either of the parties is related to him by affinity or consanguinity within the
degree of first cousin; (2) he was counsel for either party in that action; or (3) he has an interest. B. Whenever one or more of the conditions of Subsection A exists, or whenever any
other reason deemed sufficient by the magistrate exists, the magistrate before whom
the action is pending shall recuse himself from sitting in the action by giving notice
to all parties. Upon recusal, another magistrate shall be designated to conduct any further proceedings
in the action in the same manner as provided in the case of disqualification.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 35-3-8
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 35-3-8 cover?
Section 35-3-8 ("Jurisdiction; recusal") 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.
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