LR5-109. Local rules advisory committee.

The chief judge may appoint a local rules advisory committee members of the New Mexico State Bar who practice law in Chaves, Lea and Eddy counties. Appointments shall be made upon advice of the president of each county bar association.

The duties of the local rules advisory committee will include:

A. review of local rules to determine that they are in compliance with New Mexico Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure;

B. review of proposed local rules;

C. initiation of proposals for local rules as needed.

This committee will meet upon the request of the chief judge or as is reasonable.

A representative or representatives of the committee will attend the district judge's meeting when necessary to present the committee's view of existing or proposed rules.

[Approved, effective April 1, 1999.]