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ARTICLE 14 Guardianship and Conservatorship Proceedings

Rules of Civil Procedure for the District Courts – 2026

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ARTICLE 1 Scope of Rules; One Form of Action ARTICLE 2 Commencement of Action; Service of Process, Pleadings, Motions and Orders ARTICLE 3 Pleadings and Motions ARTICLE 4 Parties ARTICLE 5 Depositions and Discovery ARTICLE 6 Trials ARTICLE 7 Judgment ARTICLE 8 Provisional and Final Remedies and Special Proceedings ARTICLE 9 District Courts ARTICLE 10 General Provisions ARTICLE 11 Miscellaneous ARTICLE 12 Domestic Relations Rules ARTICLE 13 Mental Health Rules ARTICLE 14 Guardianship and Conservatorship Proceedings ARTICLE 15 Kinship Guardianship Proceedings
Rule 1-140 Guardianship and conservatorship proceedings; mandatory use of forms. Rule 1-141 Guardianship and conservatorship proceedings; determination of persons entitled to notice of proceedings or access to court records. Rule 1-142 Guardianship and conservatorship proceedings; proof of certification of professional guardians and conservators. Rule 1-143 Guardianship and conservatorship proceedings; appointment of visitor, qualified health care professional, and guardian ad litem; timing and review of reports. Rule 1-144 Guardianship and conservatorship proceedings; mandatory viewing of New Mexico Courts’ Guardian and Conservator Orientation Program videos. Cover Sheet for use with Rule 1-145 NMRA Rule 1-145 Guardianship and conservatorship proceedings; professional guardians and conservators; procedures and time limits for filing reports and financial statements.