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Section 34-5-15 – Court of appeals; electronic services fee.

The clerk of the court of appeals may charge and collect from persons who use electronic services an electronic services fee in an amount established by supreme court rule. Proceeds from the electronic services fee shall be remitted to the administrative office of the courts for deposit in the electronic services fund. History: Laws 2009, […]

Section 34-5-11 – Court of appeals; quorum; decisions; rehearings.

Three judges of the court of appeals constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but not more than three judges shall sit in any matter on appeal. Decisions of the court shall be in writing with the grounds stated, and the result shall be concurred in by at least two judges. If any judge […]

Section 34-5-12 – Court of appeals; seal.

The court of appeals may adopt a design for the seal of the court. Upon adoption, the clerk of the court shall file a facsimile and description of the design in the office of the secretary of state. History: 1953 Comp., § 16-7-12, enacted by Laws 1966, ch. 28, § 12. ANNOTATIONS Cross references. — […]

Section 34-5-13 – Court of appeals; publishing opinions.

The judges of the court of appeals shall meet from time to time, select from opinions of the court of appeals and designate to the clerk of the court of appeals those which should be officially reported and published. The judges shall also supervise, amend and correct all syllabi or headnotes prefixed to the published […]

Section 34-5-1 – Court of appeals; judges; election for staggered terms.

The “court of appeals” of New Mexico consists of ten judges who are nominated and elected in the same manner as justices of the supreme court. No judge of the court of appeals shall be nominated or elected to any other than a judicial office in this state. History: 1953 Comp., § 16-7-1, enacted by […]

Section 34-5-2 – Court of appeals; chief judge.

At their first meeting in each odd-numbered year, the judges of the court of appeals shall, by majority vote, designate one of their number to serve as chief judge for a term of two years. In the absence of the chief judge, the senior judge present at the seat of government shall exercise the powers […]

Section 34-5-3 – Repealed.

ANNOTATIONS Repeals. — Laws 1993, ch. 278, § 4 repealed 34-5-3 NMSA 1978, as amended by Laws 1990, ch. 115, § 2, concerning salaries of judges of the court of appeals, effective January 1, 1994. For provisions of former section, see the 1992 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com. For present comparable provisions, see 34-1-9 NMSA 1978.

Section 34-5-4 – Court of appeals; vacancy in membership.

If a vacancy in the membership of the court of appeals other than by expiration of a term shall occur, the governor shall fill the vacancy by appointment of a qualified person to serve until December 31 following the next general election, or for the remainder of the unexpired term, whichever is the longer period. […]

Section 34-5-5 – Court of appeals; personnel.

A. The court of appeals shall employ a clerk and other necessary employees to serve at the pleasure of the court. Employees shall receive compensation established by the court, subject to legislative appropriations. B. Before entering the duties of his office, the clerk shall take the oath prescribed by the constitution for state officers and […]