N.M. R. Crim. P. Dist. Ct. 5-613

As amended through August 23, 2024

Rule 5-613 - Conduct of trial

A.Oath of witnesses. The judge shall administer the following oath to each witness: "Do you swear or affirm that the testimony you will give in this case will be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, under penalty of law?"

B.Evidence. The Rules of Evidence, so far as they are applicable and not in conflict with these rules, shall apply to and govern the trial of criminal cases.

N.M. R. Crim. P. Dist. Ct. 5-613

As amended, effective May 15, 2000.

Committee commentary. - This rule was amended effective July 1, 1973 upon the adoption of the Rules of Evidence.

Prior to May 15, 2000 Paragraph A of this rule adopted by reference Rule 1-045 NMRA. A new subpoena rule for criminal cases was approved by the Supreme Court effective May 15, 2000 and Paragraph A of this rule was deleted. See Rule 5-511 NMRA for subpoenas in criminal proceedings.

ANNOTATIONS The 2000 amendment, effective May 15, 2000, deleted former Paragraph A, and redesignated the remaining paragraphs accordingly, and rewrote the second paragraph of the committee commentary. Recompilations. - Rule 5-613 NMRA, relating to conduct of trial, was recompiled as Rule 5-119 NMRA, effective December 1, 1998.