New Mexico § 38-5-10 - Summoning of jurors; claiming exemption
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 38-5-10 — Summoning of jurors; claiming exemption, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38-5-10. Summoning of jurors; claiming exemption
Upon drawing a list of jurors for grand jury or petit jury service, the clerk shall
issue a summons for each juror ordering his attendance at a time and place as fixed
by the district judge or magistrate ordering the drawing. The summons may be served by first class mail or in a manner provided for the service
of civil process. A willful failure to appear as ordered in the summons is a petty misdemeanor. Accompanying each summons, the clerk of the court shall submit for the information
of the jurors the listing of those classes of persons or qualifications provided by
law under which an exemption from jury service may be claimed. Jurors shall be provided a form upon which they may state the facts supporting their
eligibility to claim exemption from jury service and to express a claim for exemption.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 38-5-10
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 38-5-10 cover?
Section 38-5-10 ("Summoning of jurors; claiming exemption") 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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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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