N.M. R. Child. Ct. 10-321

As amended through November 1, 2024

Rule 10-321 - Joinder of parties; severance

A.Joinder of parties. Two or more respondents may be named in the same pleadings:

(1) alleging abuse or neglect of a child; or

(2) requesting a termination of parental rights.

B.Misjoinder and nonjoinder. Parties may be dismissed or added by order of the court on motion of any party or of its own initiative at any stage of the proceeding. Any claim against a party may be severed and proceeded with separately.

N.M. R. Child. Ct. 10-321

Adopted, effective 8/1/1999; Rule 10-305.1 NMRA, recompiled and amended as Rule 10-321 NMRA by Supreme Court Order No. 08-8300-042, effective 1/15/2009.

ANNOTATIONS The 2008 amendment, approved by Supreme Court Order No. 08-8300-042, effective January 15, 2009, deleted "abuse and neglect proceedings" in the title. Recompilations. - Pursuant to Supreme Court Order No. 08-8300-042, Rule 10-305.1 NMRA was recompiled as Rule 10-321 NMRA, effective January 15, 2009.