2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 39: Judgments, Costs, Appeals
Article 3: Appeals, 39-3-1 through 39-3-30
Section 39-3-12: Indigent appeals; free process.
39-3-12. Indigent appeals; free process.
In any appeal, the court may grant free process, including the cost of any necessary transcripts of record, to any appellant upon a proper showing of indigency, unless the trial court certifies in writing that the appeal is not taken in good faith. Necessary costs, including costs of transcripts, shall be paid by the administrative office of the courts. Any costs awarded to an indigent appellant shall be taxed in favor of the state.
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