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N.M. Jud. Standards Comm'n Rule 25
GUARDIAN AD LITEM
If at any time after the commencement of a proceeding under these rules, either:
A. A judge is adjudicated by a court to require a guardian ad litem in any matter; or
B. Substantial evidence is presented to the Commission that a judge is, or may be,
incapable, for any reason, to understand the proceedings before the Commission or to present a
defense in such proceedings; then the Commission may appoint the guardian ad litem appointed
by a court or may separately appoint a guardian ad litem to act on the judge’s behalf during the
proceedings. If the judge disputes the appointment of a guardian ad litem to act on the judge’s
behalf, the Commission shall hold a hearing with a presiding officer who is a district court
judge and may petition the Supreme Court for an order of appointment.
C. The Commission shall bear the costs, if any, associated with the appointment of
a guardian ad litem.
SECTION IV. PRE-HEARING PROCEDURES AND DISCOVERY.
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- www.nmjsc.org
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- 2026-09-30
- Edition
- 2026-09-30
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