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 there will be two magistrates in the Otero magistrate district, operating as a single court in Alamogordo, and they will rotate to Chaparral on a regularly scheduled basis.

This change aims to enhance access to judicial services for residents of Chaparral by ensuring that magistrates regularly visit the area, thereby improving the efficiency and reach of the magistrate court system in Otero County.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 35-1-22