If a question of existence or exercise of jurisdiction under the Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act is raised in a child-custody proceeding, the question, upon request of a party, must be given priority on the calendar and handled expeditiously.
History: Laws 2001, ch. 114, ยง 107.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 40-10A-101 - Short title.
Section 40-10A-102 - Definitions.
Section 40-10A-103 - Proceedings governed by other law.
Section 40-10A-104 - Application to Indian tribes.
Section 40-10A-106 - Effect of child-custody determination.
Section 40-10A-107 - Priority.
Section 40-10A-108 - Notice to persons outside state.
Section 40-10A-109 - Appearance and limited immunity.
Section 40-10A-110 - Communication between courts.
Section 40-10A-111 - Taking testimony in another state.
Section 40-10A-112 - Cooperation between courts; preservation of records.