New Mexico § 45-5A-209 - Proceedings in more than one state
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 45-5A-209 — Proceedings in more than one state, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-5A-209. Proceedings in more than one state
Except for a petition for the appointment of a guardian in an emergency or issuance
of a protective order limited to property located in New Mexico pursuant to Paragraph (1) or (2) of Subsection A of Section 45-5A-204 NMSA 1978 , if a petition for the appointment of a guardian or issuance of a protective order
is filed in New Mexico and in another state and neither petition has been dismissed
or withdrawn, the following rules apply: A. if the New Mexico court has jurisdiction pursuant to Section 45-5A-203 NMSA 1978 , it may proceed with the case unless a court in another state acquires jurisdiction
pursuant to provisions similar to Section 45-5A-203 NMSA 1978 before the appointment of the guardian or issuance of the protective order; and B. if the New Mexico court does not have jurisdiction pursuant to Section 45-5A-203 NMSA 1978 , whether at the time the petition is filed or at any time before the appointment
of the guardian or issuance of the protective order, the court shall stay the proceeding
and communicate with the court in the other state. If the court in the other state has jurisdiction, the New Mexico court shall dismiss
the petition unless the court in the other state determines that the New Mexico court
is a more appropriate forum.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 45-5A-209
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 45-5A-209 cover?
Section 45-5A-209 ("Proceedings in more than one state") 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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