New Mexico Statutes

§ 34-8A-4.1 — Metropolitan court judges; terms of office

New Mexico § 34-8A-4.1

JurisdictionNew Mexico

Ch. 34Court Structure and Administration

Art. 8AMetropolitan Courts

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 34-8A-4.1 (2026).

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The term of office for each judge of the metropolitan court is four years. Judges shall be appointed, elected and retained in accordance with Article 6 of the constitution of New Mexico.

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Legislative History

1978 Comp., § 34-8A-4.1, enacted by Laws 1981, ch. 318, § 2; 1988, ch. 115,

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