New Mexico § 38-4-10 - Guardian ad litem for infant defendant
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 38-4-10 — Guardian ad litem for infant defendant, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38-4-10. Guardian ad litem for infant defendant
Appointment of a guardian ad litem may be made by the court in which the suit is pending,
or by the judge thereof in vacation, upon the written request of the infant defendant,
if the age of fourteen years or more, or, if said infant is under the age of fourteen,
on the written request of a relative or friend of the infant, or on the written consent
of any competent person proposed as guardian ad litem, and such request and consent
shall be filed in the office of the clerk of the court before any answers by such
infant shall be filed.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 38-4-10
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 38-4-10 cover?
Section 38-4-10 ("Guardian ad litem for infant defendant") 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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