N.M. 2nd Jud. Dist. Adopted Rule for "Special Calendar" I

Scheduling conference; disclosure; scheduling order; review of conditions of release. A scheduling conference shall be commenced within one hundred and

twenty (120) days of the effective date of this rule. Thereafter the provisions of this rule

shall apply, except that the time limits for disclosures shall start from the effective date of

this rule. Defendant is required to attend the scheduling conference.

(1) Updated witness list. Both parties shall provide an updated written

list of all the names and addresses of all witnesses they intend to call at the trial at or before the scheduling conference, which shall also include a brief statement of the expected

testimony for each witness;

(2) Status of the case form. Both parties, either individually or by

stipulation shall file the Status of the Case form at or before the scheduling conference,

which shall identify all currently outstanding motions or issues which need to be addressed in the case prior to trial;

(3) Dates for scheduling order and trial; The court and parties shall

discuss dates for the scheduling order. The court shall determine the appropriate dates for

the scheduling order by considering:

(i) the complexity of the case;

(ii) whether the defendant is in custody, provided custody

weighs in favor of shorter deadlines, regardless of the complexity of the case;

(iii) length of time the case has been pending;

(iv) whether the case is presently ready for trial;

(iii) the availability of trial dates on the Court’s docket.

(4) Conditions of Release. If the defendant is in custody, the court

shall review conditions of release. The State shall provide notice of the scheduling order

to victims where notice is required by the Victims of Crime Act.