Rule 21-314 NMRA
Rule 21-314. Reimbursement of expenses and waivers of fees and charges.
A. Unless otherwise prohibited by Rules 21-301 and 21-313A NMRA or other law, a
judge may accept reimbursement of necessary and reasonable expenses for travel,
food, lodging, or other incidental expenses, or a waiver or partial waiver of fees or
charges for registration, tuition, and similar items, from sources other than the judge’s
employing entity, if the expenses or charges are associated with the judge’s
participation in extrajudicial activities permitted by this Code.
B. Reimbursement of expenses for necessary travel, food, lodging, or other
incidental expenses shall be limited to the actual costs reasonably incurred by the judge
and, when appropriate to the occasion, by the judge’s spouse, domestic partner, or
guest.
C. A judge who accepts reimbursement of expenses or waivers or partial waivers of
fees or charges on behalf of the judge or the judge’s spouse, domestic partner, or guest
shall publicly report such acceptance as required by Rule 21-315 NMRA.