New Mexico § 35-7-12 - Magistrate administration; rules of pleading, practice and procedure
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 35-7-12 — Magistrate administration; rules of pleading, practice and procedure, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-7-12. Magistrate administration; rules of pleading, practice and procedure
A. The supreme court of New Mexico shall, by rules promulgated by it from time to
time, regulate pleading, practice and procedure in judicial proceedings in the magistrate
court for the purpose of simplifying and promoting the speedy determination of litigation
upon its merits. Such rules shall not abridge, enlarge or modify the substantive rights of any litigant. B. The supreme court shall cause all rules to be printed and distributed to all magistrates
and to all members of the bar and no rule shall become effective until thirty days
after it has been so printed and distributed.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 35-7-12
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 35-7-12 cover?
Section 35-7-12 ("Magistrate administration; rules of pleading, practice and procedure") 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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