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2019 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 34 - Court Structure and Administration
Article 7 - Probate Courts
Section 34-7-13 - [Judges may issue process and make rules.]
Universal Citation: NM Stat § 34-7-13 (2019)
That the judges of probate courts shall have full power and authority to issue whatever process may be necessary for the efficient discharge of their duties, and to make and publish rules and orders regulating the business and practice of their several courts, not inconsistent with the laws of this state.
History: Laws 1887, ch. 66, § 1; C.L. 1897, § 752; Code 1915, § 1435; C.S. 1929, § 34-416; 1941 Comp., § 16-416; 1953 Comp., § 16-4-16.
ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For process being directed to sheriff, see 4-41-13 NMSA 1978.
For probate court forms, see Rule 4B-001 NMRA.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Who is "person of suitable age and discretion" under statutes or rules relating to substituted service of process, 91 A.L.R.3d 827.
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