New Mexico § 45-5A-106 - Taking testimony in another state
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 45-5A-106 — Taking testimony in another state, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-5A-106. Taking testimony in another state
A. In a guardianship or protective proceeding, in addition to other procedures that
may be available, testimony of a witness who is located in another state may be offered
by deposition or other means allowable in New Mexico for testimony taken in another
state. The court on its own motion may order that the testimony of a witness be taken in
another state and may prescribe the manner in which, and the terms upon which, the
testimony is to be taken. B. In a guardianship or protective proceeding, a New Mexico court may permit a witness
located in another state to be deposed or to testify by telephone or audiovisual or
other electronic means. A New Mexico court shall cooperate with the court of the other state in designating
an appropriate location for the deposition or testimony. C. Except as otherwise provided by rules adopted by the New Mexico supreme court, documentary evidence transmitted from another state to a New Mexico court by technological means that do not produce an original writing shall not be excluded from evidence
on an objection based on the best evidence rule.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 45-5A-106
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 45-5A-106 cover?
Section 45-5A-106 ("Taking testimony in another state") 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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