Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 35 - Magistrate and Municipal Courts. > Article 2 - Magistrate Court; Qualification, 35-2-1 through 35-2-7. > Section 35-2-2 - Qualification; vacancies.

Section 35-2-2 - Qualification; vacancies.

35-2-2. Qualification; vacancies.

The governor shall fill vacancies in the office of magistrate by appointment of persons who possess the personal qualifications established by law to serve until the next general election.