New Mexico § 35-8-2 - Magistrate jury; demand
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 35-8-2 — Magistrate jury; demand, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-8-2. Magistrate jury; demand
A. Either party to an action in the magistrate court within magistrate trial jurisdiction
may demand trial by jury. Demand shall be made in the manner specified by the Rules of Civil Procedure or
the Rules of Criminal Procedure for the Magistrate Courts. B. In civil actions, the magistrate shall collect from the party demanding trial by
jury the jury fee established by law, but no jury fee shall be assessed against the
state. In criminal actions, the magistrate shall not collect a jury fee. If demand is not made as provided in this section, or if the jury fee in any civil
action is not paid at the time demand is made, trial by jury is deemed waived.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 35-8-2
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 35-8-2 cover?
Section 35-8-2 ("Magistrate jury; demand") 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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