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NM Stat § 38-10-8 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 38 - Trials|Article 10 - Court Interpreters|Section 38-10-8 - Oath of interpreter.

Every interpreter appointed pursuant to the provisions of the Court Interpreters Act, before entering upon his duties, shall take an oath that he will make a true and impartial interpretation or translation in an understandable manner using his best skills and judgment in accordance with the standards and ethics of the interpreter profession. History: Laws 1985, ch. 209, § 8. ANNOTATIONSMandatory non-English speaking juror guidelines. — In addition to administering the initial interpreter's oath to correctly interpret testimony, the trial court must, prior to excusing the jury for deliberations, administer an oath on the record in the presence of the jury instructing the interpreter not to participate in the jury's deliberations; the interpreter must be identified on the record by name and state whether he or she is certified, and whether he or she understands the instructions; the trial court must instruct the jury about the interpreter's role during deliberations; after deliberations, but before the verdict is announced, the trial court must ask the interpreter on the record whether he or she abided by the oath not to participate in deliberations and the interpreter's response must be made part of the record; at the request of any party the trial court must allow jurors to be questioned to the same effect; and the trial court must instruct the interpreter not to reveal any part of the jury deliberations until after the case is closed. State v. Pacheco, 2007-NMSC-009, 141 N.M. 340, 155 P.3d 745.
NM Stat § 39-1-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 39 - Judgments, Costs, Appeals|Article 1 - Judgments|Section 39-1-3 - [Death of party after verdict.]

If either party to any suit shall die between verdict and judgment, the judgment shall be entered as if both parties were living. History: Laws 1850-1851, p. 144; C.L. 1865, ch. 27, § 14; C.L. 1884, § 2135-A; C.L. 1897, § 3074; Code 1915, § 3083; C.S. 1929, § 76-115; 1941 Comp., § 19-903; 1953 Comp., § 21-9-3.
NM Stat § 39-1-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 39 - Judgments, Costs, Appeals|Article 1 - Judgments|Section 39-1-4 - [Entry of judgment; execution; motion for new trial.]

Judgment shall be entered and execution may be issued thereon unless a motion for a new trial is made within the time provided by law, and granted or continued during the term at which the case is tried. History: Laws 1897, ch. 73, § 135; C.L. 1897, § 2685(135); Code 1915, § 4228; C.S. 1929, § 105-844; 1941 Comp., § 19-904; 1953 Comp., § 21-9-4. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For execution and foreclosure, see 39-4-1 NMSA 1978 et seq. For constitutional provision as to judgments against local officials, see N.M. Const., art. VIII, § 7. For new trials, see Rule 1-059 NMRA. For stay of proceedings to enforce a judgment, see Rule 1-062 NMRA. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 46 Am. Jur. 2d Judgments §§ 131, 150; 58 Am. Jur. 2d New Trial §§ 476, 477, 481. Motion for new trial as suspension or stay of execution or judgment, 121 A.L.R. 686. Judgment as res judicata pending motion for a new trial or during the time allowed therefor, 9 A.L.R.2d 984. What constitutes final judgment within provision or rule limiting application for new trial to specified period thereafter, 34 A.L.R.2d 1181. Time for filing motion for new trial based on jury conduct occurring before, but discovered after, verdict, 97 A.L.R.2d 788. Incompetence of counsel as ground for relief from state court civil judgment, 64 A.L.R.4th 323. 49 C.J.S. Judgments §§ 113, 115.
NM Stat § 39-1-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 39 - Judgments, Costs, Appeals|Article 1 - Judgments|Section 39-1-5 - [Judgments enforced; duty of judge.]

It shall be the duty of the judge of any court to cause judgment, sentence or decree of the court to be carried into effect, according to law. History: Laws 1850-1851, p. 144; C.L. 1865, ch. 27, § 16; C.L. 1884, § 1832; C.L. 1897, § 2878; Code 1915, § 1360; C.S. 1929, § 34-107; 1941 Comp., § 19-905; 1953 Comp., § 21-9-5. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For supplementary judgment proceedings, see Rule 1-069 NMRA. Plaintiff has right to enforce judgment if it has not been superseded. The trial court has a duty to give effect to its judgment. Prudential Ins. Co. of Am. v. Anaya, 1967-NMSC-132, 78 N.M. 101, 428 P.2d 640. Permanent injunction enforceable by the district court. — In an action for negligence, inverse condemnation, injunctive relief and damages, where the parties jointly filed a motion for entry of stipulated permanent injunction and voluntary dismissal with prejudice, and where plaintiff filed suit against defendant, the New Mexico transportation department, seeking enforcement of the permanent injunction, the permanent injunction was a judgment enforceable by the district court and not subject to the arbitration clause contained within the settlement agreement, because despite being the product of a stipulation between the parties, the permanent injunction provided for continued court oversight, and the terms of the permanent injunction comported with the legal rationale supporting injunctive relief. Allred v. N.M. Dep't of Transp., 2017-NMCA-019, cert. denied. Law reviews. — For article, "Tremors: Justice Scalia and Professor Clinton Re-Shape the Debate over the Cross-Boundary Enforcement of Tribal and State Judgments", see 34 N.M.L. Rev. 239 (2004). Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 49 C.J.S. Judgments §§ 585, 586.
NM Stat § 39-1-6.1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 39 - Judgments, Costs, Appeals|Article 1 - Judgments|Section 39-1-6.1 - Judgment liens; release; penalties.

When any judgment giving rise to a subsisting lien pursuant to Section 39-1-6 NMSA 1978 upon any real estate in the state has been fully satisfied, it is the duty of the judgment creditor to file a release of the lien in the office of the county clerk of the county in which the real estate is situate. The cost of filing the release of lien shall be assessed against the judgment debtor and shall be collected before the release of lien is required to be filed. History: Laws 1985, ch. 165, § 1. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 46 Am. Jur. 2d Judgments § 408. 49 C.J.S. Judgments § 500.
NM Stat § 39-1-6.2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 39 - Judgments, Costs, Appeals|Article 1 - Judgments|Section 39-1-6.2 - Judgment debts; discharge.

A. All judgments and decrees for payment of money rendered in the courts of this state and which have become final may be satisfied, if the judgment creditor cannot be found after a diligent search, by payment of the full amount of such judgment or decree, with interest thereon to date of payment, plus any post-judgment costs incurred by the judgment creditor which can be determined from the court record and the costs of court for receiving into and paying the money out of the registry of the court. B. Upon such payment, the clerk, or the judge if there is no clerk, shall issue a receipt therefor and shall enter a satisfaction of such judgment in the record, and shall formally notify the judgment creditor of such judgment or decree, if known; and upon the request therefor, shall pay over to the judgment creditor, or to his order, the full amount of the judgment, costs and interest collected. C. Full payment of judgments and decrees pursuant to Subsections A and B of this section shall constitute full satisfaction thereof, and any lien created by such judgment or decree shall thereupon be satisfied and discharged. D. Unclaimed funds in the court registry shall be disposed of pursuant to the Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act, Sections 7-8-1 through 7-8-34 NMSA 1978. E. Unclaimed funds in the court registry shall be deposited in an interest-bearing account at an institution acceptable to the court. Interest on such funds shall accrue to the benefit of any person found entitled to claim the funds. History: Laws 1985, ch. 150, § 1. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — The Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act, 7-8-1 to 7-8-34 NMSA 1978, referred to in Subsection D, was repealed in 1997. Comparable sections are compiled as Chapter 7, Article 8A NMSA 1978. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 47 Am. Jur. 2d Judgments § 1019. 49 C.J.S. Judgments § 551.
NM Stat § 39-1-7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 39 - Judgments, Costs, Appeals|Article 1 - Judgments|Section 39-1-7 - Transcript; judgment records.

Transcripts of judgments shall be recorded in the county clerk's records. Any recording method used by a county clerk prior to July 1, 1983 in which transcripts of judgments were officially and properly recorded in the county clerk's records are validated and confirmed. History: Laws 1891, ch. 67, § 2; C.L. 1897, § 3070; Code 1915, § 3080; C.S. 1929, § 76-111; 1941 Comp., § 19-907; 1953 Comp., § 21-9-7; Laws 1966, ch. 28, § 33; 1983, ch. 89, § 2; 1983, ch. 169, § 1. ANNOTATIONSStatute requirements for lien to be met. — As the lien for a money judgment herein provided does not exist at common law it operates only by reason of statute and does not become applicable until the requirements of the statute have been met. Pugh v. Heating & Plumbing Fin. Corp., 1945-NMSC-031, 49 N.M. 234, 161 P.2d 714. Where judgment not docketed no lien created. — Whether a judgment becomes a lien depends upon whether the required steps of the section are taken, and where the judgment is not docketed, but a transcript only is filed in the office of the county clerk, it does not create a lien. Breece v. Gregg, 1932-NMSC-038, 36 N.M. 246, . Lien exists from date of filing not date of recording. — A money judgment does not carry with it a lien against the real estate of a judgment debtor, and a lien exists only from the date of filing the transcript in the office of the county clerk, and not from the date of recording. Kaseman v. Mapel, 1921-NMSC-020, 26 N.M. 639, 195 P. 799. Transcripts of judgment secured from district court clerk can be submitted to the county clerk for recording under the provisions of this section and the county clerk can record the same by making a photostatic copy of said transcript. 1956 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 56-6528. Law reviews. — For article, "Attachment in New Mexico - Part II," see 2 Nat. Resources J. 75 (1962). Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 46 Am. Jur. 2d Judgments §§ 121, 368. Mere rendition or formal entry or docketing of judgment as prerequisite to issuance of valid execution thereon, 65 A.L.R.2d 1162. 49 C.J.S. Judgments §§ 122, 126, 127, 463.
NM Stat § 39-1-8 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 39 - Judgments, Costs, Appeals|Article 1 - Judgments|Section 39-1-8 - Transcript of judgment; contents; fee for issuance.

A. The transcript of judgment issued by the clerks of the supreme court, court of appeals, district courts and metropolitan courts shall show: (1) the names of the parties; (2) the number and nature of the case; (3) the court in which judgment was rendered; (4) the date of judgment, amount of damages, amount of costs, total amount of judgment and date of docket; (5) the attorney for the creditor; (6) issuance and return of executions, if any; and (7) satisfaction of judgment when paid. History: Laws 1891, ch. 67, § 3; C.L. 1897, § 3071; Code 1915, § 3081; C.S. 1929, § 76-113; 1941 Comp., § 19-908; 1953 Comp., § 21-9-8; Laws 1966, ch. 28, § 34; 1983, ch. 89, § 3. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — The title of Laws 1939, ch. 179, provided for the amendment of this section, but the body of the act contained no reference to this provision. There is no Subsection B in this section as it appears in the 1983 act. The catchline to this section, as amended in 1983, refers to "fee for issuance," but there is no such provision contained in the section. Statutory requirements as to docket and record are directory. Cannon v. First Nat'l Bank, 1930-NMSC-087, 35 N.M. 193, 291 P. 924. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 46 Am. Jur. 2d Judgments § 144. 49 C.J.S. Judgments § 125.
NM Stat § 39-1-9 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 39 - Judgments, Costs, Appeals|Article 1 - Judgments|Section 39-1-9 - [Confession of judgments; entry.]

Judgment by confession, without action, may be entered by the clerk of the district courts in this state in term time or in vacation, in the manner hereinafter prescribed. History: Laws 1889, ch. 20, § 1; C.L. 1897, § 3077; Code 1915, § 3071; C.S. 1929, § 76-102; 1941 Comp., § 19-909; 1953 Comp., § 21-9-9. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For partner not authorized to confess judgment for partnership, see 54-1-9 NMSA 1978. For prohibition against confessed judgments in retail installment sales, see 56-1-5 NMSA 1978. Cognovit statute held not to abrogate warrant of attorney. — The cognovit statute (39-1-9 to 39-1-15 NMSA 1978) does not cover the same field as that occupied by the common-law practice of taking judgments upon warrant of attorney, and does not impliedly or otherwise abrogate such practice. First Nat'l Bank v. Baker, 1919-NMSC-009, 25 N.M. 208, 180 P. 291. Law reviews. — For article, "Attachment in New Mexico - Part II," see 2 Nat. Resources J. 75 (1962). Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 46 Am. Jur. 2d Judgments § 228 et seq. Necessity that warrant of attorney to confess judgment state amount, 7 A.L.R. 735. Death or incompetency of principal as affecting existing power of attorney to confess judgment, 44 A.L.R. 1310. Warrant of attorney to confess judgment signed by two or more as joint, or several, or joint and several, 89 A.L.R. 403. Validity and effect of cognovit or warrant of attorney to confess judgment in conditional sale contract, 89 A.L.R. 1106. What law governs validity of warrant or power of attorney to confess judgment, 19 A.L.R.2d 544. Payment by obligor on note or other instrument containing warrant of attorney to confess judgment as the contending time within which power to confess may be exercised, 35 A.L.R.2d 1452. Validity and enforceability of judgment entered in sister state under a warrant of attorney to confess judgment, 39 A.L.R.2d 1232. Necessity, in order to enter judgment by confession on instrument containing warrant of attorney, that original note or other instrument and original warrant be produced or filed, 68 A.L.R.2d 1156. Agent's authority to execute warrant of attorney to confess judgment against principal, 92 A.L.R.2d 952. Requirements as to signing, sealing and attestation of warrants of attorney to confess judgments, 3 A.L.R.3d 1147. Enforceability of warrant of attorney to confess judgment against assignee, guarantor or other party obligating himself for performance of primary contract, 5 A.L.R.3d 426. 49 C.J.S. Judgments §§ 160, 165.
NM Stat § 39-1-10 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 39 - Judgments, Costs, Appeals|Article 1 - Judgments|Section 39-1-10 - [Subject of judgment by confession.]

Such confession can be only for money due, or to become due, or to secure a person against contingent liabilities on behalf of the defendant and must be for a specified sum. History: Laws 1889, ch. 20, § 2; C.L. 1897, § 3078; Code 1915, § 3072; C.S. 1929, § 76-103; 1941 Comp., § 19-910; 1953 Comp., § 21-9-10. ANNOTATIONSOnly pleading verified statement of defendant. — This section provides for taking judgment without any action pending, which is to be entered by the clerk without the knowledge or direction of the judge, and the only pleading contemplated is a verified written statement, signed by defendant, which is filed and entered by the clerk. First Nat'l Bank v. Baker, 1919-NMSC-009, 25 N.M. 208, 180 P. 291. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 46 Am. Jur. 2d Judgments § 230. 49 C.J.S. Judgments §§ 138 to 141.
NM Stat § 39-1-11 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 39 - Judgments, Costs, Appeals|Article 1 - Judgments|Section 39-1-11 - [Form of confession of judgment.]

A statement in writing must be made and signed by the defendant and verified by his oath to the following effect, and filed with the clerk: A. if for money due, or to become due, it must state fully and concisely the facts out of which the indebtedness arose, and that the sum confessed therefor is justly due, or to become due, as the case may be; B. if for the purpose of securing the plaintiff against a contingent liability, it must state fully but concisely the facts constituting such liability, and must show that the sum confessed therefor does not exceed the same. History: Laws 1889, ch. 20, § 3; C.L. 1897, § 3079; Code 1915, § 3073; C.S. 1929, § 76-104; 1941 Comp., § 19-911; 1953 Comp., § 21-9-11. ANNOTATIONSEvidence to overcome recitals of judgment. — Where judgment had been entered on cognovit note signed by defendant, but ex parte affidavit of county clerk setting forth docket entries in the case did not show filing of note, such facts were insufficient to overcome the recitals of the judgment on motion to set aside the judgment. Hot Springs Nat'l Bank v. Kenney, 1935-NMSC-066, 39 N.M. 428, 48 P.2d 1029. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 46 Am. Jur. 2d Judgments § 237 et seq. 49 C.J.S. Judgments §§ 159, 163, 171.
NM Stat § 39-1-12 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 39 - Judgments, Costs, Appeals|Article 1 - Judgments|Section 39-1-12 - Record and transcript of judgment by confession; execution.

The clerk shall record the confession of judgment in his court record for such county and shall issue the transcript of judgment or execution as in other cases or as may be stipulated between the parties pursuant to Section 39-1-13 NMSA 1978. History: Laws 1889, ch. 20, § 4; C.L. 1897, § 3080; Code 1915, § 3074; C.S. 1929, § 76-105; 1941 Comp., § 19-912; 1953 Comp., § 21-9-12; Laws 1983, ch. 89, § 4. ANNOTATIONSConfession judgment held not to abrogate warrant of attorney. — This section does not cover the same field as that occupied by the common-law practice of taking judgments on warrant of attorney, and does not abrogate such practice. First Nat'l Bank v. Baker, 1919-NMSC-009, 25 N.M. 208, 180 P. 291. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 47 Am. Jur. 2d Judgments § 121 et seq. 49 C.J.S. Judgments §§ 122, 126, 127, 164, 165, 463.
NM Stat § 39-1-13 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 39 - Judgments, Costs, Appeals|Article 1 - Judgments|Section 39-1-13 - [Conditions to stay execution of judgment by confession.]

Any defendant so confessing judgment, may attach such condition or conditions thereto as to stay of execution, not to exceed one year, as the beneficiary may agree to by signing the same. History: Laws 1889, ch. 20, § 5; C.L. 1897, § 3081; Code 1915, § 3075; C.S. 1929, § 76-106; 1941 Comp., § 19-913; 1953 Comp., § 21-9-13. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 49 C.J.S. Judgments §§ 136, 146, 531.
NM Stat § 39-1-14 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 39 - Judgments, Costs, Appeals|Article 1 - Judgments|Section 39-1-14 - [Effect of confessed judgment; transcripts filed in other counties; liens.]

Such judgment, when so filed, recorded and docketed, shall have all the binding force and effect that judgments obtained in the regular manner have by law in said courts, as to being liens upon real estate of such defendant, and otherwise. And the beneficiary, under such judgment, shall have the same right to file transcripts thereof in other counties to be a lien upon the real estate of such defendant, as any plaintiff has, under the law, in like manner, filing a certified transcript thereof in the office of the county clerk of such other county or counties. History: Laws 1889, ch. 20, § 6; C.L. 1897, § 3082; Code 1915, § 3076; C.S. 1929, § 76-107; 1941 Comp., § 19-914; 1953 Comp., § 21-9-14. ANNOTATIONSPractice of warrant of attorney not abrogated. — This section does not cover the same field as that occupied by the common-law practice of taking judgments on warrant of attorney, and does not abrogate such practice. First Nat'l Bank v. Baker, 1919-NMSC-009, 25 N.M. 208, 180 P. 291. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 46 Am. Jur. 2d Judgments §§ 228 et seq., 360 et seq. 49 C.J.S. Judgments §§ 168, 463, 471.
NM Stat § 39-1-15 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 39 - Judgments, Costs, Appeals|Article 1 - Judgments|Section 39-1-15 - [Affidavit of good faith.]

No such confession of judgment shall be filed with the clerks of said district courts, unless the defendant or debtor shall attach to and make as a part of the statement required in Section 39-1-11 NMSA 1978, an affidavit setting forth that the same is made in good faith to secure such beneficiary in debt or contingent liability justly due in the sum thus confessed or necessarily entered into, and not with the intention of defrauding any of such defendant's creditors. History: Laws 1889, ch. 20, § 8; C.L. 1897, § 3084; Code 1915, § 3078; C.S. 1929, § 76-109; 1941 Comp., § 19-915; 1953 Comp., § 21-9-15. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 46 Am. Jur. 2d Judgments § 262. 49 C.J.S. Judgments § 146.
NM Stat § 39-1-19 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 39 - Judgments, Costs, Appeals|Article 1 - Judgments|Section 39-1-19 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1983, ch. 259, § 2, repeals 39-1-19 NMSA 1978, relating to revival of judgment, effective March 19, 1983.
NM Stat § 39-1-20 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 39 - Judgments, Costs, Appeals|Article 1 - Judgments|Section 39-1-20 - Execution after judgment.

An execution may issue at any time, on behalf of anyone interested in a judgment, within seven years after the rendition or revival of the judgment. History: Laws 1887, ch. 61, § 2; C.L. 1897, § 3086; Code 1915, § 3086; C.S. 1929, § 76-118; 1941 Comp., § 19-920; 1953 Comp., § 21-9-20; Laws 1965, ch. 282, § 2; 1971, ch. 122, § 2. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For execution and foreclosure generally, see 39-4-1 NMSA 1978 et seq. For attachment and garnishment generally, see 42-9-1 NMSA 1978 et seq. For stay of proceedings to enforce a judgment, see Rule 1-062 NMRA. For supplementary judgment proceedings, see Rule 1-069 NMRA. Revival of judgment. — Section 39-1-20 NMSA 1978 prohibits execution on a judgment more than seven years after its issuance or revival. Plaintiff is free to pursue his execution remedy through a different procedure. Nothing in Section 39-1-20 NMSA 1978 prohibits a judgment creditor from seeking execution following revival under Section 37-1-2 NMSA 1978. Fischoff v. Tometich, 1991-NMCA-144, 113 N.M. 271, 824 P.2d 1073. Scire facias to revive judgment is included in word "action" in this section. Browne v. Chavez, 181 U.S. 68, 21 S. Ct. 514, 45 L. Ed. 752 (1901) (decided under former law). Claim of exemption not effective under second execution. — A claim of exemption made under an original execution did not remain effective to prevent a sale under a second or alias execution. Meyers Co. v. Mirabal, 1921-NMSC-098, 27 N.M. 472, 202 P. 693. Foreign judgments later domesticated. — Actions to domesticate a foreign judgment are governed by 37-1-2 NMSA 1978 and as such these actions must be brought within the applicable period of limitation for foreign judgments. Accordingly, a 1989 judgment on the domestication issue converted the foreign judgment into a New Mexico judgment from which date the applicable state statutes of limitations commenced running. Plaintiff's 1992 action for a charging order based on the 1989 judgment satisfied the three alternative state statutes of limitations (37-1-4, 39-1-20, 37-1-2 NMSA 1978) and does not force a decision on the "correct" statute. Galef v. Buena Vista Dairy, 1994-NMCA-068, 117 N.M. 701, 875 P.2d 1132. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Part payment or promise to pay judgment as affecting time for execution, 45 A.L.R.2d 967. 49 C.J.S. Judgments §§ 585, 586.
NM Stat § 39-1A-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 39 - Judgments, Costs, Appeals|Article 1A - Structured Settlement Protection Act|Section 39-1A-1 - Short title.

This act [39-1A-1 to 39-1A-7 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the "Structured Settlement Protection Act". History: Laws 2005, ch. 135, § 1. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2005, ch. 135, § 8 makes the act effective July 1, 2005. Cross references. — For motor vehicle accident settlement agreements, see 66-5-210 NMSA 1978.