Rule 1-093.Punitive contempt

Last amended October 9, 2025 · Last verified June 26, 2026

In one sentenceRule 1-093 directs that punitive contempt arising in civil proceedings is governed by Rule 5-112 NMRA.

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In cases involving punitive contempt arising in civil proceedings under these rules, please see Rule 5-112 NMRA.

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Rule History

[Adopted by Supreme Court Order No. 15-8300-020, effective for all cases pending or filed on or after December 31, 2015; as amended by Supreme Court Order No. 16-8300-016, effective for all cases pending or filed on or after December 31, 2016; suspended by Supreme Court Order No. 21-8300-032, effective November 22, 2021, until further order of the Court; as reinstated and amended by Supreme Court Order No. S-1-RCR-2025-00158, effective for all cases pending or filed on or after October 9, 2025.]

Committee Commentary

For a review of New Mexico law regarding remedial and punitive contempt, see the committee commentary of Rule 5-112 NMRA.

[Adopted by Supreme Court Order No. 15-8300-020; suspended by Supreme Court Order No. 21-8300-032; as reinstated and amended by Supreme Court Order No. S-1-RCR-2025-00158.]

Plain-English Summary

This brief rule is a cross-reference. For cases involving punitive contempt arising in civil proceedings under these rules, the governing procedure is found in Rule 5-112 NMRA. As the committee commentary notes, that rule’s commentary reviews New Mexico law on remedial and punitive contempt.

Frequently Asked Questions

What governs punitive contempt in a civil case?

Rule 5-112 NMRA. Rule 1-093 directs readers there for punitive contempt arising in civil proceedings.

Source & verification. Rule text and Committee commentary reproduced verbatim from the New Mexico Rules of Civil Procedure for the District Courts (Rule 1-093 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

Also known as: punitive contemptcontemptcriminal contempt