Rule 5-107 NMRA
Rule 5-107. Entry of appearance.
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A. Written order. Whenever counsel undertakes to represent a defendant in any
criminal action, he will file a written entry of appearance in the cause, unless he has
been appointed by written order of the court. For the purpose of this rule, the filing of
any pleading signed by counsel constitutes an entry of appearance.
B. Continuation of representation. An attorney who has entered an appearance
or who has been appointed by the court shall continue such representation until relieved
by the court.