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.
Cross 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.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 34 - Court Structure and Administration
Section 34-7-1 - Probate judge; authorized.
Section 34-7-2 - [Probate judge and sheriff elected at each general election.]
Section 34-7-3 - [Seal of probate court.]
Section 34-7-4 - [Place of holding court and keeping clerk's office.]
Section 34-7-5 - [Failure to hold court or keep clerk's office at county seat; penalty.]
Section 34-7-6 - [County must furnish office and supplies for judge.]
Section 34-7-7 - [Custody of archives, documents and books.]
Section 34-7-8 - Probate courts; hours of business; notice.
Section 34-7-9 - [Probate judge interested or disqualified; transfer to district court.]
Section 34-7-10 - [Proceedings in district court after transfer.]
Section 34-7-11 - [Probate judge absent or unable to attend to duties; powers of district judge.]
Section 34-7-13 - [Judges may issue process and make rules.]
Section 34-7-14 - Fees of probate court clerks.
Section 34-7-15 - [Additional fees of clerk.]
Section 34-7-16 - [Fees exclusive.]
Section 34-7-17 - [Record of receipts and disbursements.]
Section 34-7-18 - [Current accounts; public inspection.]
Section 34-7-19 - [Penalty for violation of Sections 34-7-17 and 34-7-18 NMSA 1978.]
Section 34-7-20 - Record of decedent's [decedents'] estates.
Section 34-7-21 - Record of bonds and wills.
Section 34-7-22 - [Deputy clerks; appointment; powers.]
Section 34-7-23 - [Oath of deputy clerks.]
Section 34-7-24 - [Authority of deputies; responsibility; signing papers.]
Section 34-7-25 - [Compensation of deputies to be paid by clerk.]