New Mexico § 1-14-9 Impounding ballots; application for court order; deposit required

New Mexico Statutes

§ 1-14-9 — Impounding ballots; application for court order; deposit required

New Mexico § 1-14-9

Ch. 1Elections

Art. 14Contests and Recounts

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 1-14-9 (2026).

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A.Upon an order of the district court, ballots may be impounded during the period of time between the completion of the county canvass and the last day to file a candidate contest in that election.

B.Any candidate in an election may petition the district court for an order impounding ballots in one or more precincts or polling places within which the candidate's name appeared on the ballot. The action shall be brought in the district court for the county in which the precincts or polling places are located. The petition shall state what specific items of ballots are requested to be impounded. Upon receipt of the petition, along with a sufficient cash deposit or a sufficient surety bond to cover the costs of each precinct or polling place for which impoundment is demanded, the court shall

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A. Upon an order of the district court, ballots may be impounded during the period of time between the completion of the county canvass and the last day to file a candidate contest in that election. B. Any candidate in an election may petition the district court for an order impounding ballots in one or more precincts or polling places within which the candidate's name appeared on the ballot. The action shall be brought in the district court for the county in which the precincts or polling places are located. The petition shall state what specific items of ballots are requested to be impounded. Upon receipt of the petition, along with a sufficient cash deposit or a sufficient surety bond to cover the costs of each precinct or polling place for which impoundment is demanded, the court shall issue an order of impoundment. C. Ballots shall be impounded in the county courthouse or secured in the county clerk's office. When impounded ballots are being handled, a county clerk or the clerk's agent shall be present to ensure that all documents are properly catalogued and returned in proper order. D. The state canvassing board shall determine the estimated actual cost of impoundment per polling place and for mailed ballots no later than March 15 of even-numbered years. The secretary of state shall post the impoundment cost determinations on the secretary of state's website when the state canvassing board issues its cost determinations.