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Section 40-13-9 - Domestic violence special commissioners; appointment; qualifications.

NM Stat § 40-13-9 (2019) (N/A)
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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.

History: Laws 2005, ch. 30, § 1.

Cross references. — For domestic violence special commissioners duties, see Rule 1-053.1 NMRA.

Effective dates. — Laws 2005, ch. 30, § 4, made this section effective July 1, 2005.

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