New Mexico § 61-1-8 - Rights of party entitled to hearing
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 61-1-8 — Rights of party entitled to hearing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61-1-8. Rights of party entitled to hearing
A. A party entitled to be heard pursuant to the provisions of the Uniform Licensing
Act shall have the right to be represented by counsel; to present all relevant evidence
by means of witnesses, books, papers, documents and other evidence; to examine all
opposing witnesses who appear on a matter relevant to the issues; and to have subpoenas
and subpoenas duces tecum issued as of right prior to the commencement of the hearing
to compel discovery and the attendance of witnesses and the production of relevant
books, papers, documents and other evidence upon making written request for them to
the board or hearing officer. The issuance of such subpoenas after the commencement of the hearing rests in the
discretion of the board or the hearing officer. All notices issued pursuant to Section 61-1-4 NMSA 1978 shall contain a statement of these rights. B. Upon written request to another party, any party is entitled to: (1) obtain the names and addresses of witnesses who will or may be called by the other
party to testify at the hearing; and (2) inspect and copy documents or items that the other party will or may introduce
in evidence at the hearing. C. The party to whom a request is made shall comply with the request within ten days
after the service or delivery of the request. No request shall be made less than fifteen days before the hearing. D. A party may take depositions after service of notice in accordance with the Rules
of Civil Procedure for the District Courts. Depositions may be used as in proceedings governed by those rules.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 61-1-8
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 61-1-8 cover?
Section 61-1-8 ("Rights of party entitled to hearing") 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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