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.
Cross references. — For domestic violence special commissioners duties, see Rule 1-053.1 NMRA.
Effective dates. — Laws 2005, ch. 30, § 4, made this section effective July 1, 2005.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Article 13 - Family Violence Protection
Section 40-13-1 - Short title.
Section 40-13-1.1 - Legislative findings; state policy; dual arrests.
Section 40-13-2 - Definitions.
Section 40-13-3 - Petition for order of protection; contents; standard forms.
Section 40-13-3.1 - Forbearance of costs associated with domestic abuse offenses.
Section 40-13-3.2 - Ex parte emergency orders of protection.
Section 40-13-4 - Temporary order of protection; hearing; dismissal.
Section 40-13-5.1 - Extended order of protection.
Section 40-13-6 - Service of order; duration; penalty; remedies not exclusive.
Section 40-13-7.1 - Medical personnel; documentation of domestic abuse.
Section 40-13-9 - Domestic violence special commissioners; appointment; qualifications.
Section 40-13-10 - Special commissioners; powers; duties.