Rule 25 - Guardian ad litemIf at any time after the commencement of a proceeding under these rules, either:
A. A judge is adjudicated by a court to require a guardian ad litem in any matter; orB. Substantial evidence is presented to the Commission that a judge is, or may be, incapable, for any reason, to understand the proceedings before the Commission or to present a defense in such proceedings; then the Commission may appoint the guardian ad litem appointed by a court or may separately appoint a guardian ad litem to act on the judge's behalf during the proceedings. If the judge disputes the appointment of a guardian ad litem to act on the judge's behalf, the Commission shall hold a hearing with a presiding officer who is a district court judge and may petition the Supreme Court for an order of appointment.C. The Commission shall bear the costs, if any, associated with the appointment of a guardian ad litem.N.M. Jud. Stand. Comm. R. 25
Approved, effective December 6, 1968; as amended, effective March 1, 1979; August 31, 1984; September 29, 1989; September 24, 1993; January 31, 1998; September 1, 2000; as amended, effective May 1, 2010; as amended, effective February 10, 2020.