Local Rule LR7-103. Orders, judgments, and decrees; attorney signature.

[Related Statewide Rules 1-058, 5-121, and 5-701 NMRA] No order, judgment, or decree submitted by counsel or party pro se, other than transport orders, will be signed by the judge in any case in which opposing counsel appears unless the order is entered in open court or approved as to form by all counsel appearing of record; provided, however, if opposing counsel refuses to sign an order or is unable to do so, that fact may be set forth in an affidavit of the attorney presenting the order, judgment, or decree for signature, together with any written objections as to form by opposing counsel or parties pro se, and the signature may be waived by the judge. In all events, before the judge signs any order or judgment, counsel shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to examine the order or judgment and make suggestions or objections, under Rule 1-058(C) NMRA and Rule 5-121(D) NMRA.