New Mexico Statutes 40-13-9. Domestic violence special commissioners; appointment;
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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 40-13-9
- Chief judge: The judge who has primary responsibility for the administration of a court but also decides cases; chief judges are determined by seniority.
- Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
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.