Section 38-5-3.1 – Repealed.
ANNOTATIONS Repeals. — Laws 1989, ch. 366, § 2 repealed 38-5-3.1 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1983, ch. 107, § 1, relating to the juror selection pilot program in the thirteenth judicial district, effective June 16, 1989.
Section 38-5-4 – Repealed.
ANNOTATIONS Repeals. — Laws 1991, ch. 71, § 8 repealed 38-5-4 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 222, § 4, relating to jury wheels, effective April 1, 1991. For provisions of former section, see the 1990 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
Section 38-5-5 – Jury tampering; penalties.
Jury tampering consists of: A. the willful placing of names in a jury wheel or removal of the names other than in accordance with law; B. the selection or drawing of jurors other than in accordance with law; C. the attempt to threaten, coerce or induce a trial juror to vote for a false verdict […]
Section 38-5-5.1 – Legislative declaration.
It is the policy of this state that all qualified citizens have an obligation to serve on juries and to give truthful information concerning attitudes, opinions and feelings about topics relevant to the proceeding for which they are called to serve when summoned by the courts of this state. History: Laws 2005, ch. 107, § […]
Section 38-5-6 to 38-5-9 – Repealed.
ANNOTATIONS Repeals. — Laws 1991, ch. 71, § 8 repealed 38-5-6 to 38-5-9 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 222, §§ 6 to 9, relating to jury commissioners, recording of potential jury list, master jury wheel, and selection of jurors from master jury wheel, effective April 1, 1991. For provisions of former sections, […]
Section 38-5-10 – Summoning of jurors; claiming exemption.
Upon drawing a list of jurors for grand jury or petit jury service, the clerk shall issue a summons for each juror ordering his attendance at a time and place as fixed by the district judge or magistrate ordering the drawing. The summons may be served by first class mail or in a manner provided […]
Section 38-5-10.1 – Postponement of petit jury service.
A. A person scheduled to appear for service on a petit jury may request a postponement of the date of initial appearance for jury service. The request for postponement shall be granted if the juror: (1) has not previously been granted a postponement; and (2) agrees to a future date, approved by the court, when […]
Section 38-5-11 – Qualifying jury panels.
A. The court shall empanel jurors in a random manner. The judge or the judge’s designee shall preside over the empaneling of a petit jury panel. The district judge or the judge’s designee shall preside over the empaneling of the grand jury panel. Jurors who appear for service shall be questioned under oath as to […]
Section 38-5-1 – Qualification of jurors.
A. A person who is at least eighteen years of age, a United States citizen, a resident of New Mexico residing in the county for which a jury may be convened is eligible and may be summoned for service as a juror by the courts, unless the person is incapable of rendering jury service because […]