81.1: Removed Actions
Local Rules of the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico — Civil Rules
81.1 Removed Actions.
(a) Removal From State Court. A party removing an action under 28 U.S.C. § 1446 must file with the Clerk legible copies of records and proceedings from the state court action within twenty-eight (28) days after filing notice of removal. The expense of obtaining and filing copies may be taxed as costs in the action.
(b) Remand to State Court or Other Forum. When an action is remanded, the Clerk will transmit to the state court administrator or appropriate official in another forum, the court file and a certified copy of the order of remand.