Local Rule LR9-107. Appearances and withdrawals.

[Related Statewide Rules 1-089 and 5-107 NMRA] A. Written entry of appearance or signed pleading. Whenever counsel undertakes to participate in a cause in behalf of a party, counsel will file a written entry of appearance in the cause. For the purposes of this local rule, the filing of any signed pleading in a cause will be considered as compliance with the requirement of making a written formal entry of appearance. B. Rule 1-089 applies; mailing address required. Withdrawal of counsel in both criminal and civil actions shall be in accordance with Rule 1-089 NMRA. The application of counsel to withdraw shall state the last known mailing address of the client. C. Civil cases. Following withdrawal by counsel, in a civil action an unrepresented party shall have twenty (20) days within which to secure counsel or be deemed to have entered an appearance pro se. D. Criminal cases. In criminal proceedings if no counsel enters an appearance within twenty (20) days the state shall set a determination of counsel hearing with the district court. E. Requirements for pro se entry of appearance. Entry of appearance by a party pro se shall be by an entry of appearance and by filing an initial pleading, responsive motion, or other document that includes the party pro se’s name, address, and telephone number. F. Corporations. Corporations must be represented by counsel. The court may strike by court order on its own motion, any document filed by an unrepresented corporation. [LR9-112 recompiled and amended as LR9-107 by Supreme Court Order No. 16-8300- 015, effective for all cases pending or filed on or after December 31, 2016.]