Errata Sheet Rules for Depositions in New Mexico

Errata Sheets in New Mexico are governed statutorily by the State Court Rules, Rule 1-030(E). N.M. STAT. ANN. § 5-1-030 (West 2017). This rule requires that the deposition transcript be submitted to the witness if either the witness or one of the parties so requests before the deposition is completed. Id. If the request is made, the witness will be provided the transcript in order to review it and make changes to it in form or substance. Id. If changes are made, the witness must sign a statement outlining the changes and provide reasons for the changes that were made. Id. If the witness is given the opportunity to examine the transcript, it shall complete the process within 30 days from the date the witness is notified that the transcript is complete. Id. If the witness does not sign within 30 days, the deposition officer shall sign and state the reason the witness did not sign. Id.