New Mexico § 35-8-3 - Magistrate jury; selecting and empaneling a jury

§ 35-8-3. Magistrate jury; selecting and empaneling a jury

A. A jury in the magistrate court consists of six jurors with the same qualifications

as jurors in the district court. B. The magistrate shall direct the clerk of the district court to draw and assign

to that court the number of qualified jurors the magistrate deems necessary for one

or more jury panels. Upon the receipt of the direction and in the manner prescribed for the selection

of district court jurors, the clerk of the district court shall draw at random from

the master jury wheel the number of qualified jurors specified. The names of jurors drawn for magistrate jury service shall be forwarded to the

magistrate who shall maintain a record of the names and addresses of the prospective

jurors. C. Whenever a jury is required, the magistrate shall order the sheriff or a responsible

person to summon the persons named on the jury list to appear at the time and place

set for trial of the action. If a jury is left incomplete because of failure of jurors to appear, excused absences

or disqualifications, the magistrate shall direct the sheriff to summon others to

complete the jury. D. No person may be required to remain as a member of a magistrate jury panel for

longer than six months following qualification as a juror in any year unless the panel

is engaged in a trial.