N.M. R. Gov. Client. Prot. Fund 17A-017

As amended through August 23, 2024

Rule 17A-017 - Judicial relief

A.Application by commission. The commission may make application to the appropriate court for relief to protect the interests of claimants or the fund where:

(1) the assets of clients appear to be in danger of misappropriation or loss or to secure the claimant's or fund's rights to restitution or subrogation; or

(2) the disciplinary board has failed to exercise jurisdiction.

B.Court-appointed receivers. A Court's jurisdiction in such proceedings shall include the authority to appoint and compensate custodial receivers to conserve the assets and practices of disciplined, missing, incapacitated or deceased lawyers.

N.M. R. Gov. Client. Prot. Fund 17A-017

Approved by Supreme Court Order 05-8300-25, effective 12/13/2005.