2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 34: Court Structure and Administration
Article 6: District Courts, 34-6-1 through 34-6-48
Section 34-6-22: Personnel; oaths and bonds.


NM Stat § 34-6-22 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?

34-6-22. Personnel; oaths and bonds.

Before entering upon their duties, all district court personnel who receive or disburse money or have custody of property shall take the oath prescribed by the constitution for state officers and file with the secretary of state a corporate surety bond in an amount fixed by the director of the administrative office of the courts. Each bond shall be approved in writing on its face by the director of the administrative office of the courts and conditions upon faithful performance of duties and payment of all money received to the person entitled to receive it. In lieu of individual bond coverage, the director of the administrative office of the courts may prescribe schedule or blanket bond coverage in any judicial district. Bond premiums shall be paid from funds appropriated to the district courts.

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