44TH LEGISLATURE - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - FIRST SESSION, 1999

REQUESTING THAT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS CONDUCT A STUDY REGARDING REALIGNMENT OF THE THIRTEEN JUDICIAL DISTRICTS.

WHEREAS, due to population growth and population shifts, the current alignment of judicial districts merits review; and

WHEREAS, it is also necessary to analyze the size of caseloads in the respective judicial districts; and

WHEREAS, a study regarding realignment of the thirteen judicial districts will provide the legislature with the information it needs to make informed decisions regarding judicial resources;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that the administrative office of the courts be requested to conduct a study regarding realignment of the thirteen judicial districts; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that preliminary results of the study be presented to the legislative finance committee and an interim legislative committee with jurisdiction over judicial issues no later than October 31, 1999; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the final results of the study be presented to the legislative finance committee and an interim legislative committee with jurisdiction over judicial issues no later than October 31, 2000; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this memorial be sent to the director of the administrative office of the courts.