New Mexico § 10-5-7 - Petition for reinstatement; order to show cause; result
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 10-5-7 — Petition for reinstatement; order to show cause; result, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-5-7. Petition for reinstatement; order to show cause; result
A. If after hearing before the secretary of finance and administration such suspension
is continued, the person suspended shall have the right to appeal to the district
court of the county where he was serving as an official within thirty days after entry
of the order of suspension. B. Upon appeal, the court shall set aside an order of suspension only if it is found
to be: (1) arbitrary, capricious or an abuse of discretion; (2) not supported by substantial evidence in the record; or (3) otherwise not in accordance with the law.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 10-5-7
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 10-5-7 cover?
Section 10-5-7 ("Petition for reinstatement; order to show cause; result") 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.
How do I cite New Mexico § 10-5-7?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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