Rule 8-403. Revocation or modification of release orders.

A. Scope. In accordance with this rule, the court may consider revocation of the defendant’s pretrial release or modification of the defendant’s conditions of release (1) if the defendant is alleged to have violated a condition of release; or (2) to prevent interference with witnesses or the proper administration of justice. B. Motion for revocation or modification of conditions of release. (1) The court may consider revocation of the defendant’s pretrial release or modification of the defendant’s conditions of release on motion of the prosecutor or on the court’s own motion. (2) The defendant may file a response to the motion, but the filing of a response shall not delay any hearing under Paragraph D of this rule. C. Issuance of summons or bench warrant. If the court does not deny the motion on the pleadings, the court shall issue a summons and notice of hearing, unless the court finds that the interests of justice may be better served by the issuance of a bench warrant. The summons or bench warrant shall include notice of the reasons for the review of the pretrial release decision. D. Hearing on alleged violation. (1) Time. A hearing shall be held as soon as practicable. If the defendant is in custody, the hearing shall be held no later than five (5) days after the defendant is detained. (2) At the hearing, the court may continue the existing conditions of release, set different conditions of release, or if the court is considering revocation of release, the court shall conduct an evidentiary hearing, unless waived by the defendant. (3) Defendant’s rights. The defendant has the right to be present and to be represented by counsel and, if financially unable to obtain counsel, to have counsel appointed. If the court is considering revocation of release and an evidentiary hearing is conducted, the defendant shall be afforded an opportunity to testify, to present witnesses, to compel the attendance of witnesses, to cross-examine witnesses who appear at the hearing, and to present information by proffer or otherwise. If the defendant testifies at the hearing, the defendant’s testimony shall not be used against the defendant at trial except for impeachment purposes or in a subsequent prosecution for perjury. E. Order at completion of hearing. (1) If at the conclusion of the hearing, the court continues or amends the defendant’s conditions of release, then a written order continuing or amending the defendant’s conditions of release shall be provided to the defendant at the time of the release from custody if the defendant is in custody, or within three (3) days of the hearing if the defendant is not in custody. (2) If the defendant waives an evidentiary hearing and the court finds that the conditions of release should be revoked, an order revoking conditions of release, including written findings of the individualized facts justifying revocation, shall be filed within three (3) days of the hearing. (3) If an evidentiary hearing is conducted, at the completion of the evidentiary hearing, the court shall determine whether the defendant has violated a condition of release or whether revocation of the defendant’s release is necessary to prevent interference with witnesses or the proper administration of justice, and may: (a) continue the existing conditions of release; (b) set new or additional conditions of release in accordance with Rule 8-401 NMRA; or (c) revoke the defendant’s release, if the court (i) finds either probable cause to believe that the defendant committed a federal, state, or local crime while on release, or clear and convincing evidence that the defendant has willfully violated any other condition of release; and (ii) finds clear and convincing evidence that either no condition or combination of conditions will reasonably ensure the defendant’s compliance with the release conditions ordered by the court, or revocation of the defendant’s release is necessary to prevent interference with witnesses or the proper administration of justice. (4) If the court revokes conditions of release after an evidentiary hearing, an order revoking release shall include written findings of the individualized facts justifying revocation and shall be filed within three (3) days of the evidentiary hearing. (5) If the court continues or amends the defendant’s conditions of release after an evidentiary hearing, then a written order continuing or amending the defendant’s conditions of release shall be provided to the defendant at the time of release from custody if the defendant is in custody, or within three (3) days of the hearing if the defendant is not in custody. F. Evidence. The New Mexico Rules of Evidence shall not apply to the presentation and consideration of information at a hearing under this rule. G. Review of conditions. If the municipal court enters an order setting new or additional conditions of release and the defendant is detained or continues to be detained because of a failure to meet a condition imposed, or is subject to a requirement to return to custody after specified hours, the defendant may petition the district court for review in accordance with Rule 8-401(I) NMRA. The defendant may petition the district court immediately on the issuance of the municipal court order and shall not be required to first seek review or reconsideration by the municipal court. If, on disposition of the petition by the district court, the defendant is detained or continues to be detained because of a failure to meet a condition imposed, or is subject to a requirement to return to custody after specified hours, the defendant may appeal in accordance with Rule 5-405 NMRA and Rule 12-204 NMRA. H. Expedited trial scheduling for defendant in custody. The municipal court shall provide expedited priority scheduling in a case in which the defendant is detained pending trial. The court shall hold a status review hearing in any case in which the defendant has been held for more than forty-five (45) days. The purpose of the status review hearing is to conduct a meaningful review of the progress of the case. If the court determines that insufficient progress has been made, then the court shall issue an appropriate scheduling order. I. Petition to district court for review of revocation order. If the municipal court issues an order revoking the defendant’s release, the defendant may petition the district court for review under this paragraph and Rule 5-403(K) NMRA. (1) Petition; requirements. The petition shall include the specific facts that warrant review by the district court and may include a request for a hearing. The petitioner shall promptly (a) file a copy of the district court petition in the municipal court; (b) serve a copy on the prosecutor; and (c) provide a copy to the assigned district court judge. (2) Municipal court’s jurisdiction pending determination of the petition. On the filing of the petition, the municipal court’s jurisdiction to set or amend conditions of release shall be suspended pending determination of the petition by the district court. The municipal court shall retain jurisdiction over all other aspects of the case, and the case shall proceed in the municipal court while the petition is pending. (3) District court review. The district court shall rule on the petition in an expedited manner. (a) Within three (3) days after the petition is filed, the district court shall take one of the following actions: (i) issue an order affirming the revocation order; or (ii) set a hearing to be held within ten (10) days after the filing of the petition and promptly send a copy of the notice to the municipal court. (b) If the district court holds a hearing on the petition, at the conclusion of the hearing the court shall issue either an order affirming the revocation order or an order setting conditions of release under Rule 5-401 NMRA. (4) District court order; transmission to municipal court. The district court shall promptly send the order to the municipal court, and jurisdiction over the conditions of release shall revert to the municipal court. (5) Appeal. If the district court affirms the revocation order, the defendant may appeal in accordance with Rule 5-405 NMRA and Rule 12-204 NMRA.