Form 10-727. Waiver of right to have a children's court judge preside over hearing.

[For use with Rule 10-163(C)(2) NMRA] STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF _______________ ________________ JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN THE CHILDREN’S COURT In the Matter of _____________, a Child. No. __________ WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HAVE A CHILDREN’S COURT JUDGE PRESIDE OVER HEARING1 I, the child in the above-named proceedings, have been advised of my right to have a children’s court judge preside over all hearings in my case. I understand that a special master has been appointed by a children’s court judge to preside over the _________________________ (type of hearing) hearing on ________________ (date). I understand that the special master may preside over the hearing only if I waive my right to a children’s court judge. Being fully advised, I waive my right to have a children’s court judge preside over the hearing referenced above. _________________________ Child _________________________ Child’s Attorney ___________________ Date ___________________ Date APPROVED: _________________________ Children’s Court Special Master _________________________ Children’s Court Attorney