New Mexico § 35-6-4 - Magistrate costs; witness fees; reimbursement
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 35-6-4 — Magistrate costs; witness fees; reimbursement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-6-4. Magistrate costs; witness fees; reimbursement
costs collected by the magistrate in the action shall be added to the judgment entered
against the defendant. Fees actually paid by the prevailing party in a civil action in the magistrate court
for service of the complaint and summons and for service of subpoenas shall be taxed
against the losing party. Witness fees as provided by law for proceedings in the district courts shall be
taxed against the losing party in the action, subject to the limitations of the Rules
of Civil Procedure for the Magistrate Courts.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 35-6-4
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 35-6-4 cover?
Section 35-6-4 ("Magistrate costs; witness fees; reimbursement") 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 § 35-6-4?
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