If a vacancy in the membership of the court of appeals other than by expiration of a term shall occur, the governor shall fill the vacancy by appointment of a qualified person to serve until December 31 following the next general election, or for the remainder of the unexpired term, whichever is the longer period.
History: 1953 Comp., § 16-7-4, enacted by Laws 1966, ch. 28, § 4; 1973, ch. 136, § 1.
Cross references. — For filling vacancy, see N.M. Const., art. VI, § 28.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 34 - Court Structure and Administration
Section 34-5-1 - Court of appeals; judges; election for staggered terms.
Section 34-5-2 - Court of appeals; chief judge.
Section 34-5-4 - Court of appeals; vacancy in membership.
Section 34-5-5 - Court of appeals; personnel.
Section 34-5-6 - Court of appeals; fees and costs.
Section 34-5-7 - Court of appeals; terms of court; location.
Section 34-5-8 - Court of appeals; appellate jurisdiction.
Section 34-5-9 - Court of appeals; procedure for appeals from district court.
Section 34-5-10 - Transfer of cases on appeal.
Section 34-5-11 - Court of appeals; quorum; decisions; rehearings.
Section 34-5-12 - Court of appeals; seal.
Section 34-5-13 - Court of appeals; publishing opinions.
Section 34-5-15 - Court of appeals; electronic services fee.