Form 10-731. Waiver of arraignment in youthful offender proceedings.

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF _______________ _______________ JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN THE CHILDREN’S COURT In the Matter of _____________, a Child. No. __________ WAIVER OF ARRAIGNMENT AND ENTRY OF DENIAL OF CHARGES IN YOUTHFUL OFFENDER PROCEEDINGS I was given a copy of the petition which charges me with committing a youthful offender offense [and a delinquent act]. I have read the petition, and it has been explained to me by my attorney. I understand what I am charged with and the possible penalties that I face, ranging from being sentenced as an adult to prison time, to a disposition as a delinquent child in need of care or supervision. I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS: 1. the RIGHT to personally appear before the children’s court and to admit or deny the charge(s) and to have my rights explained; 2. the RIGHT to trial by jury; 3. the RIGHT to the assistance of an attorney at all stages of the proceedings and to have an attorney appointed free of charge if I cannot afford one; 4. the RIGHT to confront the witnesses against me and to cross-examine them as to the truthfulness of their testimony; 5. the RIGHT to present evidence on my own behalf and to have the State compel witnesses of my choosing to appear and testify; and 6. the RIGHT to remain silent. With this knowledge and understanding, I give up the right to personally appear before the children’s court for arraignment and hereby enter a denial of the youthful offender offense(s) [and delinquent act(s)] charged in the above-referenced petition. ________________________________ Signature of Child ________________________________ Date I have explained to the child the child’s right to personally appear before the children’s court to enter a denial and to have the child’s rights explained by the Judge. I am satisfied that the child understands the waiver of his or her rights. ________________________________ Attorney for Child APPROVED: _________________________ [ ] Children’s Court Judge [ ] Children’s Court Hearing Officer