Local Rule LR6-203. Consolidation of cases.

[Related Statewide Rule 1-042 NMRA] A. Motion to consolidate. A motion to consolidate shall be determined by the judge assigned to the case first filed. Domestic violence cases are not consolidated with domestic relations cases. B. Order. If consolidation is ordered, (1) the case shall be assigned to the judge in the case first filed; and (2) a copy of the order shall be served on each party in the proceedings with a notice of reassignment in accordance with Rule 1-088.1 NMRA. C. Filing of pleadings and papers. All pleadings and papers filed subsequent to service of the order consolidating the cases and notice of reassignment shall be filed in the parent case.