N.M. R. Child. Ct. 10-351

As amended through August 23, 2024

Rule 10-351 - Findings of fact and conclusions of law

A.Findings of fact and conclusions of law. At the conclusion of an adjudicatory hearing or termination of parental rights proceeding, upon request of any party the court shall allow counsel a reasonable opportunity to file requested findings of fact and conclusions of law, which shall be served upon the parties and provided to the judge. The court shall enter its decision, which shall consist of findings of fact and conclusions of law. Each finding of fact and conclusion of law shall be separately numbered.

B.Waiver. A party waives findings of fact and conclusions of law if the party fails to file requested findings of fact and conclusions of law within the time specified by the court.

C.Motion to amend or make additional findings and conclusions. Upon motion of a party made not later than ten (10) days after entry of judgment, the court may amend its findings or make additional findings and may amend the judgment accordingly. If a motion made under this paragraph is not granted within thirty (30) days from the date it is filed, the motion is automatically denied.

N.M. R. Child. Ct. 10-351

Adopted by Supreme Court Order No. 08-8300-042, effective 1/15/2009.

Committee commentary. - See Rule 1-052 NMRA for the Rule of Civil Procedure on findings and conclusions. The court has the inherent authority to order parties to file proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law.