Section 34-7-2 – [Probate judge and sheriff elected at each general election.]
At each general election held in this state there shall be elected in each county a probate judge and a sheriff. History: Laws 1851-1852, p. 198; C.L. 1865, ch. 63, § 4; Code 1915, § 1245; C.S. 1929, § 33-4401; 1941 Comp., § 16-402; 1953 Comp., § 16-4-2. ANNOTATIONS Cross references. — For effect of […]
Section 34-7-3 – [Seal of probate court.]
The probate courts shall procure and keep a seal with such emblems and devices as the courts shall think proper. History: Kearny Code, Records and Seals, § 1; C.L. 1865, ch. 93, § 1; C.L. 1884, § 658; C.L. 1897, § 1033; Code 1915, § 1424; C.S. 1929, § 34-402; 1941 Comp., § 16-404; 1953 […]
Section 34-7-4 – [Place of holding court and keeping clerk’s office.]
The probate judges of this state are strictly required to hold their courts in the county seats of their counties, and the probate clerks shall also have their offices in the said county seat of the county at all times. History: Laws 1869-1870, ch. 51, § 1; C.L. 1884, § 415; C.L. 1897, § 749; […]
Section 34-7-5 – [Failure to hold court or keep clerk’s office at county seat; penalty.]
For every neglect on the part of any probate judge, or clerk of any probate court of the state, in the discharge of their duties as prescribed in the previous section [34-7-4 NMSA 1978], the one so failing, upon conviction thereof in the district court, shall be fined in a sum not exceeding five thousand […]
Section 34-7-6 – [County must furnish office and supplies for judge.]
That the county commissioners of each county in this state shall provide a suitable office for the accommodation of the probate judge of the county, and shall furnish all stationery, and such other things as may be necessary for the prompt discharge of the duties of said judges. History: Laws 1887, ch. 66, § 3; […]