N.M. R. Civ. P. Metro. Ct. 3-102

As amended through November 1, 2024

Rule 3-102 - Conduct of court proceedings

A.Judicial proceedings. Judicial proceedings should be conducted with fitting dignity and decorum, in a manner conducive to undisturbed deliberation, indicative of their importance to the people and to the litigants, and in an atmosphere that bespeaks the responsibilities of those who are charged with the administration of justice.

B.Nonjudicial proceedings. Proceedings designed and carried out primarily as ceremonies, and conducted with dignity by judges in open court, may properly be photographed in, or broadcast from, the courtroom with the permission and under the supervision of the court like all other court proceedings in accordance with Rule 23-107 NMRA.

As amended, effective 1/1/1993; as amended by Supreme Court Order No. 18-8300-020, effective 12/31/2018.

ANNOTATIONS The 2018 amendment, approved by Supreme Court Order No. 18-8300-020, effective December 31, 2018, clarified that any photographing or broadcasting of certain court proceedings is subject to Rule 23-107 NMRA; and in Paragraph B, after "Proceedings", deleted "other than judicial proceedings", and after "supervision of the court", added "like all other court proceedings in accordance with Rule 23-107 NMRA". The 1993 amendment, effective January 1, 1993, deleted the former second sentence in Paragraph A, which limited photography in the courtroom and the transmission or sound recording of proceedings for radio or television except upon approval by the court.