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NM Stat § 34-5-11 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 34 - Court Structure and Administration|Article 5 - Court of Appeals|Section 34-5-11 - Court of appeals; quorum; decisions; rehearings.

Three judges of the court of appeals constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but not more than three judges shall sit in any matter on appeal. Decisions of the court shall be in writing with the grounds stated, and the result shall be concurred in by at least two judges. If any judge who participated in a hearing is unable for any reason to participate in a rehearing, or consideration of a motion for rehearing, of any matter, any other judge or acting judge of the court of appeals may participate in consideration of the motion or the case on rehearing. History: 1953 Comp., § 16-7-11, enacted by Laws 1966, ch. 28, § 11. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For quorum of court of appeals, see N.M. Const., art. VI, § 28. For concurrence of in opinion by majority of participating justices, see N.M. Const., art. VI, § 28. For continuing undecided cases from term to term, see 39-3-6 NMSA 1978. Case certified to supreme court where two judges concurred but on different grounds. — Where there are three separate proposed opinions of the court of appeals, the first of which would affirm the conviction of defendant on all counts, the second and third of which would reverse and remand for a new trial on two different issues, and it appears that the three proposed opinions, if filed as opinions of the court of appeals, would create uncertainty in the law in that, although there is a majority for reversal, there is no guidance for the future procedure of the case, and it further appears that the court of appeals may not call in additional judges, and, because an uncertain state of law should not exist and because of this fact an issue of substantial public interest is created and should be determined by the supreme court, the case is properly certified to the New Mexico supreme court for decision. State v. Tijerina, 1972-NMCA-169, 84 N.M. 432, 504 P.2d 642; see State v. Tijerina, 1973-NMSC-105, 86 N.M. 31, 519 P.2d 127, cert. denied, 417 U.S. 956, 94 S. Ct. 3085, 41 L. Ed. 2d 674 (1974). Judge's opinion not concurred in is not "decision". — Where a judge's opinion concerning escalating benefits under the Workmen's Compensation Act is not concurred in by another judge, that justice's view concerning escalating benefits is not a decision of the court of appeals, and a judgment on remand which does not provide for escalating benefits complies with the mandate and opinion of the court of appeals. Casias v. Zia Co., 1980-NMCA-109, 94 N.M. 723, 616 P.2d 436, overruled on other grounds by Purcella v. Navajo Freight Lines, 1980-NMCA-182, 95 N.M. 306, 621 P.2d 523. Experimental use of advisory committees. — An experimental plan pursuant to which cases would be assigned by the court of appeals to advisory committees of experienced attorneys was not an unconstitutional delegation of judicial power, where the judges reviewed the records and briefs and decided the cases. Thompson v. Ruidoso-Sunland, Inc., 1987-NMCA-023, 105 N.M. 487, 734 P.2d 267.
NM Stat § 34-5-12 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 34 - Court Structure and Administration|Article 5 - Court of Appeals|Section 34-5-12 - Court of appeals; seal.

The court of appeals may adopt a design for the seal of the court. Upon adoption, the clerk of the court shall file a facsimile and description of the design in the office of the secretary of state. History: 1953 Comp., § 16-7-12, enacted by Laws 1966, ch. 28, § 12. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For custody and affixing of seal, see 34-1-6 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 34-5-13 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 34 - Court Structure and Administration|Article 5 - Court of Appeals|Section 34-5-13 - Court of appeals; publishing opinions.

The judges of the court of appeals shall meet from time to time, select from opinions of the court of appeals and designate to the clerk of the court of appeals those which should be officially reported and published. The judges shall also supervise, amend and correct all syllabi or headnotes prefixed to the published opinions. History: 1953 Comp., § 16-7-13, enacted by Laws 1966, ch. 28, § 13. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For sale and distribution of reports, see 12-1-3.1 and 34-4-2 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 34-5-15 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 34 - Court Structure and Administration|Article 5 - Court of Appeals|Section 34-5-15 - Court of appeals; electronic services fee.

The clerk of the court of appeals may charge and collect from persons who use electronic services an electronic services fee in an amount established by supreme court rule. Proceeds from the electronic services fee shall be remitted to the administrative office of the courts for deposit in the electronic services fund. History: Laws 2009, ch. 112, § 3. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2009, ch. 112 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 19, 2009, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 34-6-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 34 - Court Structure and Administration|Article 6 - District Courts|Section 34-6-3 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1993, ch. 278, § 4 repeals 34-6-3 NMSA 1978, as amended by Laws 1990, ch. 115, § 3, concerning salaries of district judges, effective January 1, 1994. For provisions of former section, see NMOneSource.com. For present comparable provisions, see 34-1-9 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 34-6-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 34 - Court Structure and Administration|Article 6 - District Courts|Section 34-6-4 - Judges; first judicial district.

There shall be ten district judges in the first judicial district. History: 1953 Comp., § 16-3-3.1, enacted by Laws 1968, ch. 69, § 7; 1969, ch. 229, § 1; 1976 (S.S.), ch. 39, § 1; 1980, ch. 141, § 1; 1981, ch. 330, § 1; 1987, ch. 148, § 1; 1997, ch. 180, § 1; 2010, ch. 3, § 1; 2014, ch. 73, § 1; 2020, ch. 40, § 1. ANNOTATIONSThe 2020 amendment, effective May 20, 2020, created an additional judgeship in the first judicial district court, and after "There shall be", deleted "nine" and added "ten". Temporary provisions. — Laws 2020, ch. 40, § 10 provided that the additional district judgeships provided for in Laws 2020, ch. 40 shall be filled by appointment by the governor pursuant to Article 6, Section 36 of the constitution of New Mexico.The 2014 amendment, effective May 21, 2014, created an additional judgeship; and after "shall be", changed "eight" to "nine". The 2010 amendment, effective February 23, 2010, increased the number of district judges from seven judges to eight judges. Compiler's notes. — Laws 2010, ch. 3, § 5 provided that if Laws 2010, ch. 3, §§ 1 and 2 passed by less than a two-thirds vote of either house of the legislature, the effective date would be January 1, 2011. The legislation passed by a vote of 65-0 in the House of Representatives and 35-0 in the Senate. The 1997 amendment, effective July 1, 1997, increased the number of judges from six to seven.
NM Stat § 34-6-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 34 - Court Structure and Administration|Article 6 - District Courts|Section 34-6-5 - Judges; second judicial district.

There shall be twenty-nine district judges in the second judicial district. History: 1953 Comp., § 16-3-3.2, enacted by Laws 1968, ch. 69, § 8; 1969, ch. 228, § 1; 1973, ch. 301, § 1; 1977, ch. 310, § 1; 1978, ch. 23, § 1; 1980, ch. 143, § 1; 1984, ch. 111, § 1; 1993, ch. 256, § 1; 1995, ch. 66, § 1; 1997, ch. 180, § 2; 2005, ch. 284, § 1; 2007, ch. 140, § 1; 2014, ch. 73, § 2; 2020, ch. 40, § 2. ANNOTATIONSThe 2020 amendment, effective May 20, 2020, created additional judgeships in the second judicial district court, and after "There shall be", deleted "twenty-seven" and added "twenty-nine".Temporary provisions. — Laws 2020, ch. 40, § 10 provided that the additional district judgeships provided for in Laws 2020, ch. 40 shall be filled by appointment by the governor pursuant to Article 6, Section 36 of the constitution of New Mexico.The 2014 amendment, effective May 21, 2014, created an additional judgeship; and after "shall be", changed "twenty-six" to "twenty-seven". The 2007 amendment, effective July 1, 2007, increased the number of district judges from twenty-four to twenty-six. The 2005 amendment, effective July 1, 2005, changed the number of judges from twenty-three to twenty-four. The 1997 amendment, effective July 1, 1997, substituted "twenty-three" for "twenty-one". The 1995 amendment, effective January 1, 1996, substituted "twenty-one" for "twenty". The 1993 amendment, effective January 1, 1994, substituted "twenty" for "nineteen".
NM Stat § 34-6-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 34 - Court Structure and Administration|Article 6 - District Courts|Section 34-6-6 - Judges; third judicial district.

There shall be nine district judges in the third judicial district. History: 1953 Comp., § 16-3-3.3, enacted by Laws 1968, ch. 69, § 9; 1981, ch. 329, § 1; 1984, ch. 111, § 2; 1992, ch. 72, § 1; 1995, ch. 178, § 1; 2003, ch. 348, § 1; 2006, ch. 99, § 1; 2020, ch. 40, § 3. ANNOTATIONSThe 2020 amendment, effective May 20, 2020, created an additional judgeship in the third judicial district court, and after "There shall be", deleted "eight" and added "nine".Temporary provisions. — Laws 2020, ch. 40, § 10 provided that the additional district judgeships provided for in Laws 2020, ch. 40 shall be filled by appointment by the governor pursuant to Article 6, Section 36 of the constitution of New Mexico.The 2006 amendment, effective July 1, 2006, increased the number of judges from seven to eight. The 2003 amendment, effective June 20, 2003, increased the number of district judges from six to seven. The 1995 amendment, effective January 1, 1996, increased the judges from five to six and provided the judge will be appointed for the purpose of handling domestic relations cases. The 1992 amendment, effective March 9, 1992, substituted "five" for "four".
NM Stat § 34-6-7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 34 - Court Structure and Administration|Article 6 - District Courts|Section 34-6-7 - Judges; fourth judicial district.

There shall be three district judges in the fourth judicial district. History: 1953 Comp., § 16-3-3.4, enacted by Laws 1968, ch. 69, § 10; 1978, ch. 24, § 1; 2007, ch. 140, § 2. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1961, ch. 188, § 12, repealed former 16-3-3.4, 1953 Comp., relating to initial appointment and election of judge for division three, first district, and a new 16-3-3.4, 1953 Comp. was enacted by Laws 1968, ch. 69, § 10. The 2007 amendment, effective July 1, 2007, increased the number of district judges from two to three. Temporary provision. — Laws 2007, ch. 140, § 5 provided that the additional district judgeships shall be filled by appointment by the governor.
NM Stat § 34-6-8 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 34 - Court Structure and Administration|Article 6 - District Courts|Section 34-6-8 - Judges; fifth judicial district.

There shall be eleven district judges in the fifth judicial district. History: 1953 Comp., § 16-3-3.5, enacted by Laws 1968, ch. 69, § 11; 1973, ch. 301, § 2; 1976, ch. 52, § 1; 1979, ch. 208, § 1; 1984, ch. 111, § 3; 1994, ch. 65, § 1; 1994, ch. 77, § 1; 2006, ch. 99, § 2; 2014, ch. 73, § 3. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1961, ch. 188, § 12, repealed former 16-3-3.5, 1953 Comp., relating to initial appointment and election of additional judge for division four, first district, and a new 16-3-3.5, 1953 Comp., was enacted by Laws 1968, ch. 69, § 11. The 2014 amendment, effective May 21, 2014, created an additional judgeship; and after "shall be", changed "ten" to "eleven". Temporary provisions. — Laws 2014, ch. 73, § 6 provided that additional district judgeships provided for in Laws 2014, ch. 73 shall be filled by appointment by the governor pursuant to the provisions of Article 6 of the constitution of New Mexico. The 2006 amendment, effective July 1, 2006, increased the number of judges from eight to ten. 1994 amendments. — Identical amendments to this section were enacted by Laws 1994, ch. 65, § 1 and Laws 1994, ch. 77, § 1, both effective January 1, 1995 and both approved March 4, 1994, to increase the number of judges from seven to eight.
NM Stat § 34-6-9 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 34 - Court Structure and Administration|Article 6 - District Courts|Section 34-6-9 - Judges; sixth judicial district.

There shall be four district judges in the sixth judicial district. History: 1953 Comp., § 16-3-3.6, enacted by Laws 1968, ch. 69, § 12; 1974, ch. 77, § 1; 1983, ch. 129, § 1; 2003, ch. 348, § 2; 2007, ch. 140, § 3; 2020, ch. 40, § 4. ANNOTATIONSThe 2020 amendment, effective May 20, 2020, removed residency and office location requirements for district judges in the sixth judicial district, and deleted "The judge of division 1 shall reside and maintain the judge's principal office in Grant county. The judge of division 4 shall reside and maintain the judge's principal office in Luna county.".The 2007 amendment, effective July 1, 2007, increased the number of district judges from three to four and requires the judge of Division 4 to reside in and maintain his office in Luna county. The 2003 amendment, effective June 20, 2003, increased the number of district judges from two to three.
NM Stat § 34-6-10 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 34 - Court Structure and Administration|Article 6 - District Courts|Section 34-6-10 - Judges; seventh judicial district.

There shall be three district judges in the seventh judicial district. History: 1953 Comp., § 16-3-3.7, enacted by Laws 1968, ch. 69, § 13; 1977, ch. 132, § 1; 1995, ch. 178, § 2. ANNOTATIONSThe 1995 amendment, effective January 1, 1996, increased the number of judges from two to three. Temporary provisions. — Laws 1995, ch. 178, § 4, effective January 1, 1996, provides that the additional judgeships provided for in the act shall be filled by appointment by the governor pursuant to Article 6, Section 36 of the constitution of New Mexico.
NM Stat § 34-6-11 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 34 - Court Structure and Administration|Article 6 - District Courts|Section 34-6-11 - Judges; eighth judicial district.

There shall be three district judges in the eighth judicial district.History: 1953 Comp., § 16-3-3.8, enacted by Laws 1968, ch. 69, § 14; 1978, ch. 23, § 2; 1996, ch. 23, § 1; 2011, ch. 41, § 1; 2020, ch. 40, § 5. ANNOTATIONSThe 2020 amendment, effective May 20, 2020, removed office location requirements for district judges in the eighth judicial district, and deleted "At least one of the judges shall maintain the judge's principal office in Colfax or Union county and at least one of the judges shall maintain the judge's principal office in Taos county.".The 2011 amendment, effective July 1, 2011, increased the number of judges from two to three; required that at least one judge maintain a principal office in Colfax or Union County and that at least one judge maintain a principal office in Taos County; and deleted the former provisions that provided the procedure for the selection of a chief judge by two judges. The 1996 amendment, effective March 4, 1996, rewrote the section.
NM Stat § 34-6-12 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 34 - Court Structure and Administration|Article 6 - District Courts|Section 34-6-12 - Judges; ninth judicial district.

There shall be five district judges in the ninth judicial district.History: 1953 Comp., § 16-3-3.9, enacted by Laws 1968, ch. 69, § 15; 1974, ch. 77, § 2; 1984, ch. 111, § 4; 1985, ch. 138, § 1; 2005, ch. 284, § 2; 2006, ch. 99, § 3; 2011, ch. 20, § 1; 2020, ch. 40, § 6. ANNOTATIONSThe 2020 amendment, effective May 20, 2020, removed office location requirements for district judges in the ninth judicial district, and deleted "At least one of the district judges shall be designated to maintain a principal office in Roosevelt county. As used in this section, 'maintain a principal office' means holding court or being available to hold court no less than one hundred forty days during each calendar year.".The 2011 amendment, effective June 17, 2011, required at least one of the judges in the ninth judicial district to maintain a principal office in Roosevelt county. The 2006 amendment, effective July 1, 2006, increased the number of judges from four to five. The 2005 amendment, effective July 1, 2005, increased the number of judges from three to four.
NM Stat § 34-6-13 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 34 - Court Structure and Administration|Article 6 - District Courts|Section 34-6-13 - Judges; tenth judicial district.

There shall be one district judge in the tenth judicial district. History: 1953 Comp., § 16-3-3.10, enacted by Laws 1968, ch. 69, § 16.
NM Stat § 34-6-14 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 34 - Court Structure and Administration|Article 6 - District Courts|Section 34-6-14 - Judges; eleventh judicial district.

There shall be eight district judges in the eleventh judicial district. History: 1953 Comp., § 16-3-3.11, enacted by Laws 1968, ch. 69, § 17; 1974, ch. 77, § 3; 1984, ch. 111, § 5; 1995, ch. 178, § 3; 1995, ch. 179, § 1; 2006, ch. 99, § 4; 2020, ch. 40, § 7. ANNOTATIONSThe 2020 amendment, effective May 20, 2020, removed residency and office location requirements for district judges in the eleventh judicial district, and deleted "The judges of divisions one, three, four, six and eight shall reside and maintain their principal offices in San Juan county. The judges of divisions two, five and seven shall reside and maintain their principal offices in McKinley county.".The 2006 amendment, effective July 1, 2006, increased the number of judges from seven to eight. The 2005 amendment, effective July 1, 2005, increased the number of judges from six to seven and provided that the judge in division seven shall reside and maintain a principal office in McKinley county. The 1995 amendment, effective January 1, 1996, increased the number of judges from four to six.
NM Stat § 34-6-15 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 34 - Court Structure and Administration|Article 6 - District Courts|Section 34-6-15 - Judges; twelfth judicial district.

There shall be five district judges in the twelfth judicial district.History: 1953 Comp., § 16-3-3.12, enacted by Laws 1971, ch. 52, § 2; 1974, ch. 77, § 4; 1984, ch. 111, § 6; 1993, ch. 274, § 1; 2020, ch. 40, § 8. ANNOTATIONSThe 2020 amendment, effective May 20, 2020, created an additional judgeship in the twelfth judicial district, and removed the residency and office location requirement for the district judge of division three, and after "There shall be", deleted "four" and added "five"; and deleted "The judge of division three shall reside and maintain his principal office in Lincoln county."Temporary provisions. — Laws 2020, ch. 40, § 10 provided that the additional district judgeships provided for in Laws 2020, ch. 40 shall be filled by appointment by the governor pursuant to Article 6, Section 36 of the constitution of New Mexico.The 1993 amendment, effective January 1, 1994, increased the number of judges from three to four.
NM Stat § 34-6-16 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 34 - Court Structure and Administration|Article 6 - District Courts|Section 34-6-16 - Judges; thirteenth judicial district.

There shall be eight district judges in the thirteenth judicial district.History: 1953 Comp., § 16-3-3.13, enacted by Laws 1971, ch. 52, § 3; 1974, ch. 77, § 5; 1979, ch. 302, § 1; 1985, ch. 212, § 1; 1992, ch. 70, § 2; 2003, ch. 254, § 1; 2006, ch. 99, § 5; 2014, ch. 73, § 4; 2020, ch. 40, § 9. ANNOTATIONSThe 2020 amendment, effective May 20, 2020, removed residency and office location requirements for district judges in the thirteenth judicial district, and deleted "The judges of divisions one, three and six shall reside and maintain their principal offices in Valencia county. The judges of divisions two, five, seven and eight shall reside and maintain their principal offices in Sandoval county. The judge of division four shall reside and maintain the judge's principal offices in Cibola county.".The 2014 amendment, effective May 21, 2014, created an additional judgeship; in the first sentence, after "shall be", changed "seven" to "eight", and in the third sentence, after "five", deleted "and", and after "five, seven", added "and eight". The 2006 amendment, effective July 1, 2006, increased the number of judges from six to seven. The 2003 amendment, effective July 1, 2003, increased the number of judges from five to six; and inserted "and six" following "three" in the second sentence. The 1992 amendment, effective March 9, 1992, increased the number of judges from four to five; added the second sentence; and rewrote the third sentence, which formerly read: "The judge of division two shall reside and maintain his principal office in Sandoval county."
NM Stat § 34-6-17 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 34 - Court Structure and Administration|Article 6 - District Courts|Section 34-6-17 - Judges; principal offices.

The principal office of each district judge shall be at the county seat of a county within the judicial district as provided by rule of the district court. When the convenience of the public can be better served by establishment of an additional office within the county, this may be provided by rule of the district court. History: 1953 Comp., § 16-3-4, enacted by Laws 1968, ch. 69, § 18. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For personnel and travel expenses, see 34-6-23 NMSA 1978. Repeals and reenactments. — Laws 1968, ch. 69, § 69, repeals former 16-3-4, 1953 Comp., relating to process and expenditures in the first judicial district. Commitment hearing held at commitment facility not precluded. — Absent a showing by a "developmentally disabled" person that his substantive rights would in any way be abridged if his involuntary commitment hearing is not held at the county seat, the district court is not precluded from adopting the practice of holding such hearings at the commitment facility when, in its discretion, such practice would better serve the public convenience. 1979 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 79-20.