Rule 7-101 NMRA
Rule 7-101. Scope and title.
A. Scope. These rules shall govern the procedure in all metropolitan courts.
B. Construction. These rules shall be liberally construed to secure the just, speedy
and inexpensive determination of every metropolitan court action. They shall not be
construed to extend or limit the jurisdiction of any court, or to abridge, enlarge or modify
the substantive rights of any litigant.
C. Title. These rules shall be known as the Rules of Criminal Procedure for the
Metropolitan Courts.
D. Citation form. These rules shall be cited by set and rule numbers in accordance
with Rule 23-112 NMRA, as in Rule 7-___ NMRA.