Form 9-212A NMRA
Form 9-212A. Bench warrant.
[For use with Rule 7-207 NMRA]
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
COUNTY OF ___________________
IN THE METROPOLITAN COURT
No. ______________
[STATE OF NEW MEXICO]
[COUNTY OF ___________________]
[CITY OF _______________________]
v.
_________________________, Defendant
DOB: ______________________
Address: ___________________
S.S.# ______________________
BENCH WARRANT
THE [STATE OF NEW MEXICO] [MUNICIPALITY OF __________________]
TO ANY OFFICER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THIS WARRANT:
YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to arrest the above-named defendant and bring the
defendant before this court to answer the following charges checked below unless
released as indicated in the return:
(check applicable box and describe facts below)
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failure to appear as ordered by this court on __________________;
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failure to appear as required by a subpoena issued by this court for
_________________________;
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failure to appear in accordance with the conditions of release imposed by this
court for __________________;
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conditions of release previously imposed should be revoked or reviewed;
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contempt of court for _______________________________________________;
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failure to pay fines or costs previously imposed by order entered
__________________ (date);
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failure to comply with conditions of probation as set forth in an order entered
__________________ (date);
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failure to appear at first offender program on _____________;
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other __________________________________________ (set forth any
additional essential facts underlying issuance of this warrant).
(check and complete, if applicable)
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The defendant failed to appear either on a traffic citation other than a citation
issued for a violation listed in NMSA 1978, Section 66-8-122 or NMSA 1978, Section
66-8-125 or a citation issued by an official authorized by law and may be released on a
plea of guilty and payment of $ _____________;
OR
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The defendant failed to pay fines and costs and the defendant may be released
upon payment of the outstanding fine and court costs in the amount of $ ___________;
OR
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The defendant may be released on bond in the amount of $ ____________.
THIS WARRANT MAY BE EXECUTED:
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in any jurisdiction;
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anywhere in this state;
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anywhere in this county;
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anywhere in this city.
The clerk of this court shall cause this warrant to be entered into a law enforcement
information system1:
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maintained by the state police.
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________________________ (identify other law enforcement information
system).
______________________________
Date
______________________________
Judge
RETURN
The defendant was arrested and taken into custody on the ________ day of
______________, ________.
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The defendant was released on bond in the amount set forth above.
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The defendant was released upon receipt of the fine and court costs set forth
above.
I have caused this warrant to be removed from the law enforcement information system
identified in this warrant.
______________________________
Signature
______________________________
Title