New Mexico § 40-13-9 Domestic violence special commissioners; appointment;

New Mexico Statutes

§ 40-13-9 — Domestic violence special commissioners; appointment;

New Mexico § 40-13-9

Ch. 40Domestic Affairs

Art. 13Family Violence Protection

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 40-13-9 (2026).

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qualifications. A. A domestic violence special commissioner shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the chief judge of the judicial district to which the officer is assigned. B. A domestic violence special commissioner shall:

(1)be an attorney licensed to practice law in New Mexico;

(2)have a minimum of three years experience in the practice of law and be knowledgeable in the area of domestic relations and domestic violence matters; and (3) conform to Canons 21-100 through 21-500 and 21-700 of the Code of Judicial Conduct as adopted by the supreme court. Violation of any such canon shall be grounds for dismissal of any domestic violence special commissioner.

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qualifications. A. A domestic violence special commissioner shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the chief judge of the judicial district to which the officer is assigned. B. A domestic violence special commissioner shall: (1) be an attorney licensed to practice law in New Mexico; (2) have a minimum of three years experience in the practice of law and be knowledgeable in the area of domestic relations and domestic violence matters; and (3) conform to Canons 21-100 through 21-500 and 21-700 of the Code of Judicial Conduct as adopted by the supreme court. Violation of any such canon shall be grounds for dismissal of any domestic violence special commissioner.