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Introduced
02/10/2021
02/10/2021
In Committee
03/18/2021
03/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO PROBATE COURTS; ALLOWING PROBATE JUDGES TO SIGN ORDERS OR OTHER DOCUMENTS FROM A LOCATION IN THE COUNTY THAT IS NOT THE COUNTY SEAT; REPEALING SECTION 34-7-5 NMSA 1978 (BEING LAWS 1869-1870, CHAPTER 51, SECTION 2, AS AMENDED) PERTAINING TO PENALTIES FOR PROBATE JUDGES OR CLERKS.
AI Summary
This bill amends the law to allow probate judges in New Mexico to sign orders or other documents related to probate court matters from any location within the county they serve, rather than requiring them to be signed at the county seat. The bill also repeals a section of the existing law that imposed penalties on probate judges or clerks for not maintaining their offices at the county seat.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
SJC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (on 03/18/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=352&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0352.pdf |
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