Form 10-712 NMRA
Form 10-712. Plea and disposition agreement.
[For use with Rule 10-227 NMRA]
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
COUNTY OF _______________
________________ JUDICIAL DISTRICT
IN THE CHILDREN’S COURT
In the Matter of _____________, a Child.
No. __________
PLEA AND DISPOSITION AGREEMENT
The state and the child agree to the following disposition:
PLEA:
The child agrees to (admit) (not contest) the following charges/delinquent acts:
___________________________________________________________________
____________.
___________________________________________________________________
____________.
TERMS:
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There are no agreements as to disposition. A pre-disposition report will be
prepared. The maximum penalties for these charges are:
______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________ (Set forth maximum penalties).
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A consent decree will be entered by the court for a period of _____________
months, not to exceed six (6) months.
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The child will not oppose an extension of the consent decree for an additional six
(6) months.
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The consent decree will end on _________________ (date), unless discharged
sooner by probation services.
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Probation for a period of __________________, not to exceed two (2) years in
accordance with the probation order approved by the court.
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The child will be committed to the Children, Youth and Families Department for
predispositional diagnosis, rehabilitation, and education for a period not to exceed
fifteen (15) days. Upon completion, the court shall set a disposition hearing.
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The child will be committed to the Children, Youth and Families Department for a
period of ___________.
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The child will be committed to the __________________ detention center for a
period of ____________.
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_________________________________________________ (set forth any other
specific conditions).
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Additional charges. The following charges will be dismissed, or not filed:
______________________________________________________________________
__________________________________.
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Restitution.1
Effect on petition:
This agreement, unless rejected or withdrawn, serves to amend the petition to charge
delinquent acts to which the child pleads, without the filing of any additional pleading. If
the plea is rejected or withdrawn, the original charges are automatically reinstated.
Waiver of defenses and appeal:
Unless this plea is rejected or withdrawn, the child gives up any and all motions,
defenses, objections or requests which the child has made or raised, or could assert
hereafter, to the court’s entry of judgment and disposition consistent with this
agreement. The child waives the right to appeal the judgment and disposition that
results from the entry of this plea agreement.
Withdrawal permitted if agreement rejected:
If after reviewing this agreement and any predisposition report the court concludes that
any of its provisions are unacceptable, the court will allow the withdrawal of the plea,
and this agreement will be void. If the plea is withdrawn, neither the plea nor any
statements arising out of the plea proceedings shall be admissible as evidence against
the defendant in any children’s court or criminal proceedings.
I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE. I have discussed the case and my
constitutional rights with my lawyer. I understand that by entering into this agreement I
will be giving up my rights to a trial (jury or court), to confront, cross-examine, and
compel the attendance of witnesses, my privilege against self-incrimination, and my
right to an appeal. I agree to enter my plea as set forth above on the terms and
conditions set forth in this agreement.
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Child’s signature
_______________________
Date
REVIEW BY CHILD’S ATTORNEY
I have reviewed the plea and disposition agreement with my client. I have discussed
this case with my client. I have advised my client of my client’s constitutional rights and
possible defenses.
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Children’s Court Attorney
_______________________
Date
COURT APPROVAL
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Children’s Court Judge
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Date