Rule 1-082.Jurisdiction and venue unaffected
Last verified June 26, 2026
In one sentenceRule 1-082 provides that these rules neither extend nor limit the jurisdiction of the district courts or the venue of actions.
Full Text of Rule 1-082
These rules shall not be construed to extend or limit the jurisdiction of the district
courts of the state or the venue of actions therein.
End
Plain-English Summary
This one-sentence rule sets a boundary on the rules themselves. The Rules of Civil Procedure are not to be construed to extend or limit the jurisdiction of New Mexico’s district courts or the venue of actions in them—those come from the constitution and statutes, not from the procedural rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do the Rules of Civil Procedure change a court’s jurisdiction or venue?
No. The rules are not construed to extend or limit the jurisdiction of the district courts or the venue of actions.
Source & verification. Rule text and Committee commentary reproduced verbatim from the
New Mexico Rules of Civil Procedure for the District Courts (Rule 1-082 NMRA), published by the New Mexico Compilation Commission (NMOneSource).
Promulgated by the Supreme Court of New Mexico. The plain-English summary is original and draws on the official annotations. Last verified June 26, 2026. ·
Official source
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