New Mexico Statutes

§ 34-6-17 — Judges; principal offices

New Mexico § 34-6-17

JurisdictionNew Mexico

Ch. 34Court Structure and Administration

Art. 6District Courts

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 34-6-17 (2026).

Text

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.

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Legislative History

1953 Comp., § 16-3-4, enacted by Laws 1968, ch. 69, § 18.

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