The bill establishes a riding circuit for the magistrate court in Otero County, specifically to include the community of Chaparral. It amends Section 35-1-22 NMSA 1978 to specify that the two magistrates in the Otero magistrate district, which operates as a single court in Alamogordo, will now rotate to Chaparral on a regularly scheduled basis.

This change aims to enhance access to judicial services for residents of Chaparral by ensuring that magistrate court services are available in their community. The amendment reflects a commitment to improving the efficiency and reach of the magistrate court system in Otero County.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 35-1-22