2009 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses.
Article 1 - Uniform Licensing
Section 61-1-8 - Rights of person entitled to hearing.

61-1-8. Rights of person entitled to hearing.

A.     A person entitled to be heard under the Uniform Licensing Act shall have the right to be represented by counsel or by a licensed member of his own profession or occupation, or both; to present all relevant evidence by means of witnesses and books, papers, documents and other evidence; to examine all opposing witnesses who appear on any matter relevant to the issues; and to have subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum issued as of right prior to the commencement of the hearing to compel discovery and the attendance of witnesses and the production of relevant books, papers, documents and other evidence upon making written request therefor to the board or hearing officer. The issuance of such subpoenas after the commencement of the hearing rests in the discretion of the board or the hearing officer. All notices issued pursuant to Section 61-1-4 NMSA 1978 shall contain a statement of these rights.   

B.     Upon written request to another party, any party is entitled to:   

(1)     obtain the names and addresses of witnesses who will or may be called by the other party to testify at the hearing; and   

(2)     inspect and copy any documents or items which the other party will or may introduce in evidence at the hearing.   

The party to whom such a request is made shall comply with it within ten days after the mailing or delivery of the request. No such request shall be made less than fifteen days before the hearing.   

C.     Any party may take depositions after service of notice in accordance with the Rules of Civil Procedure for the District Courts. Depositions may be used as in proceedings governed by those rules.   

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