NM · rules
N.M. Sup. Ct. Order No. S-1-AO-2025-00013 (amended) M
Release from custody by designee
The presiding judge of the magistrate court 20
may designate by written court order responsible persons to implement the pretrial release 21
procedures set forth in Rule 6-408 NMRA. A designee shall release a def endant from custody 22
before the defendant’s first appearance before a judge if the defendant is eligible for pretrial release 23
MAGISTRATE COURT CRIMINAL Supreme Court Approved
RULE 6-401 July 29, 2025
RCR No. S-1-RCR-2025-00150 11
under Rule 6-408 NMRA, but may contact a judge for special consideration based on exceptional 1
circumstances. No person shall be qua lified to serve as a designee if the person or the person’s 2
spouse is related within the second degree of blood or marriage to a paid surety who is licensed to 3
sell property or corporate bonds within this state. 4
Provenance
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- supremecourt.nmcourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-30
- Edition
- 2026-09-30
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