Rule text
In cases involving punitive contempt arising in civil proceedings under these rules, please see Rule 7-111 NMRA.
[As amended, effective January 1, 1996; as amended by Supreme Court Order No. 16- 8300-016, effective for all cases pending or filed on or after December 31, 2016; suspended by Supreme Court Order No. 21-8300-032, effective November 22, 2021, until further order of the Court; as reinstated and amended by Supreme Court Order No. S-1-RCR-2025-00158, effective for all cases pending or filed on or after October 9, 2025.]
Notes
Committee commentary. -- For a review of New Mexico law regarding remedial and punitive contempt, see the committee commentary of Rule 7-111 NMRA.
[As amended by Supreme Court Order No. 16-8300-016; suspended by Supreme Court Order No. 21-8300-032; as reinstated and amended by Supreme Court Order No. S-1- RCR-2025-00158.]
ANNOTATIONS
The 2025 amendment, approved by Supreme Court Order No. S-1-RCR-2025-00158, effective October 9, 2025, completely rewrote the rule, and amended the committee commentary.
Compiler's notes. -- Pursuant to Supreme Court Order No. S-1-RCR-2025-00158, Rule 3-110 NMRA, which was suspended effective November 22, 2021, was reinstated and amended, effective for all cases pending or filed on or after October 9, 2025.