N.M. R. Child. Ct. 10-224

As amended through November 1, 2024

Rule 10-224 - First appearance; explanation of rights

Upon the first appearance of a respondent child before a court in response to summons or warrant or following arrest, the court shall inform the respondent child of the following:

A. the offense charged;

B. the penalty provided by law for the offense charged;

C. the right, if any, to bail;

D. the right, if any, to trial by jury;

E. the right to the assistance of counsel at every stage of the proceedings;

F. the right, if any, to representation by an attorney at state expense;

G. the right to remain silent, and that any statement made by the respondent child may be used against the respondent child; and

H. the right, if any, to a preliminary examination.

N.M. R. Child. Ct. 10-224

Adopted, effective 11/1/1995; Rule 10-208B NMRA, recompiled and amended as Rule 10-224 NMRA by Supreme Court Order No. 08-8300-042, effective 1/15/2009.

ANNOTATIONS The 2008 amendment, approved by Supreme Court Order No. 08-8300-042, effective January 15, 2009, in the prefatory sentence and in Paragraph G, changed "child" to "respondent child". Recompilations. - Pursuant to Supreme Court Order No. 08-8300-042, Rule 10-208B NMRA was recompiled as Rule 10-224 NMRA, effective January 15, 2009.