Get Summons

Filling out the Summons is a crucial step in initiating kinship guardianship proceedings in New Mexico. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions to help you complete the form accurately and efficiently, ensuring you understand each component involved.

Follow the steps to fill out the Summons accurately online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin by entering the county name where the proceedings are being filed in the designated field.
3. Fill in the judicial district where your case will be heard next to 'JUDICIAL DISTRICT'.
4. In the space provided for the case number, leave it blank for now as it will be assigned by the court.
5. Enter the name(s) of the petitioner(s) in the appropriate fields; these are the individuals initiating the guardianship case.
6. Next, you need to fill in the respondent's name, who is the individual the summons is directed towards.
7. Provide the respondent's address in the specified field to ensure proper service of the summons.
8. Look to the section that outlines the response requirements; make sure to note that a responsive pleading or motion must be served within thirty (30) days.
9. In the witness section, enter the name of the district judge and the date of signing.
10. Complete the 'Clerk' section with the name of the court clerk and other relevant signatures as needed.
11. For the return section, include your verification of service, indicating how and when the summons was served.
12. Choose the appropriate method of service from the options and fill in the corresponding details.
13. Lastly, review all entries for accuracy, save your changes, and consider options to download, print, or share the completed form.

Complete your documents online to ensure a smooth filing process.