N.M. R. Gov. Disc. 17-302
In formal hearings, a hearing committee shall consider only such evidence as would be admissible in the trial of a civil case although it may receive and consider any evidence it believes to be cogent and credible in the exercise of sound judicial discretion. The hearing committee chairman shall preside and shall make rulings upon questions of admissibility of evidence and conduct of proceedings.
N.M. R. Gov. Disc. 17-302
For Rules of Evidence, see Rule 11-101 NMRA et seq. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. - 7 Am. Jur. 2d Attorneys at Law § 94. Privilege in connection with proceedings to disbar or discipline attorney, 77 A.L.R.2d 493. Use in disbarment proceeding of testimony given by attorney in criminal proceeding under grant of immunity, 62 A.L.R.3d 1145. Admissibility of lie detector test results, or of offer or refusal to take test, in attorney disciplinary proceeding, 79 A.L.R.4th 576. 7A C.J.S. Attorney and Client §§ 99 to 104.