2017 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 40 - Domestic Affairs
Article 13 - Family Violence Protection
Section 40-13-9 - Domestic violence special commissioners; appointment; qualifications.
40-13-9. Domestic violence special commissioners; appointment; qualifications.
A. A domestic violence special commissioner shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the chief judge of the judicial district to which the officer is assigned.
B. A domestic violence special commissioner shall:
(1) be an attorney licensed to practice law in New Mexico;
(2) have a minimum of three years experience in the practice of law and be knowledgeable in the area of domestic relations and domestic violence matters; and
(3) conform to Canons 21-100 through 21-500 and 21-700 of the Code of Judicial Conduct as adopted by the supreme court. Violation of any such canon shall be grounds for dismissal of any domestic violence special commissioner.
History: Laws 2005, ch. 30, 1.
