2009 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 40 - Domestic Affairs.
Article 10B - Kinship Guardianship
Section 40-10B-4 - Jurisdiction and venue.

40-10B-4. Jurisdiction and venue.

A.     The district court has jurisdiction of proceedings pursuant to the Kinship Guardianship Act [40-10B-1 NMSA 1978].   

B.     Proceedings pursuant to the Kinship Guardianship Act shall be in the district court of the county of the child's legal residence or the county where the child resides, if different from the county of legal residence.   

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