N.M. R. Jud. Stan. Comm. Proc. 27-106

As amended through May 8, 2024

Rule 27-106 - Form of papers

A.Transcripts of proceedings and records proper. Copies of non-taped transcripts of proceedings shall be reproduced from the original transcript by any duplicating or copying process which produces a clear black image on white paper or shall be typed or printed on white paper. Transcripts and records proper shall be bound and paginated with consecutive page numbers at the bottom.

B.Other papers. Motions, applications, petitions and all other papers, except exhibits, prepared by the parties or their counsel and filed in the Supreme Court, shall comply with Paragraphs B, C, and D of Rule 12-305 NMRA of the Rules of Appellate Procedure.

C.Cover page. The front cover of a record proper, transcript of proceedings and other papers shall show the following:

(1) the name of the respondent judge;

(2) the title of the paper or item being filed; and

(3) the name and mailing address of counsel filing the pleading. If a party is not represented by counsel, the name and address of the party shall appear on the cover page of the pleading.

N.M. R. Jud. Stan. Comm. Proc. 27-106

Approved, effective 4/17/1996; as amended by Supreme Court Order No. 10-8300-010, effective 3/3/2010; by Supreme Court Order No. 11-8300-026, effective for papers filed on or after5/4/2011.

ANNOTATIONS The 2011 amendment, approved by Supreme Court Order No. 11-8300-026, effective May 4, 2011, required transcripts and records proper to be bound and paginated with consecutive numbers; eliminated the specifications for preparing pleadings; and required that pleadings be prepared as provided in Rule 12-305 NMRA. The 2010 amendment, approved by Supreme Court Order No. 10-8300-010, effective March 3, 2010, in Paragraph B, in the first sentence, after "shall be typed or printed using" deleted "pica (10 pitch) type style or a twelve (12) point typeface" and added the remainder of the sentence.