§ 34-5-1 Court of appeals; judges; election for staggered terms
§ 34-5-2 Court of appeals; chief judge
§ 34-5-4 Court of appeals; vacancy in membership
§ 34-5-5 Court of appeals; personnel
§ 34-5-6 Court of appeals; fees and costs
§ 34-5-7 Court of appeals; terms of court; location
§ 34-5-8 Court of appeals; appellate jurisdiction
§ 34-5-9 Court of appeals; procedure for appeals from district court
§ 34-5-10 Transfer of cases on appeal
§ 34-5-11 Court of appeals; quorum; decisions; rehearings
§ 34-5-12 Court of appeals; seal
§ 34-5-13 Court of appeals; publishing opinions
§ 34-5-14 Supreme court; appellate jurisdiction; review by certiorari to court of appeals; certification of cases to supreme court
§ 34-5-15 Court of appeals; electronic services fee

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 34 > Article 5 - Court of Appeals

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
  • Chief judge: The judge who has primary responsibility for the administration of a court but also decides cases; chief judges are determined by seniority.
  • Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
  • In forma pauperis: In the manner of a pauper. Permission given to a person to sue without payment of court fees on claim of indigence or poverty.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Law clerk: Assist judges with research and drafting of opinions.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Oral argument: An opportunity for lawyers to summarize their position before the court and also to answer the judges' questions.
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
  • Writ of certiorari: An order issued by the Supreme Court directing the lower court to transmit records for a case for which it will hear on appeal.