New Mexico § 35-3-10 - Jurisdiction; failure to exercise; unlawful exercise; remedy
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 35-3-10 — Jurisdiction; failure to exercise; unlawful exercise; remedy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-3-10. Jurisdiction; failure to exercise; unlawful exercise; remedy
If a magistrate before whom an action is pending is for any reason unable, unavailable
or unwilling to preside in an action, or fails to recognize a properly filed statement
of disqualification or fails to recognize grounds for refusal [recusal], any party
may proceed in the manner specified by the Rules of Civil Procedure or the Rules of
Criminal Procedure for the Magistrate Courts. The district court of the county in which the action is pending shall thereafter
take action as provided in those rules.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 35-3-10
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 35-3-10 cover?
Section 35-3-10 ("Jurisdiction; failure to exercise; unlawful exercise; remedy") 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 § 35-3-10?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 35-3-10" (New Mexico). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 35-3-10 apply to my situation?
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