Form 9-511. Waiver of six month trial rule.

[For use with Magistrate Court Rule 6-506 NMRA and Municipal Court Rule 8-506 NMRA.] STATE OF NEW MEXICO [COUNTY OF _______________] [CITY OF _________________] IN THE __________________ COURT No. ________________ [STATE OF NEW MEXICO] [CITY OF ______________________] v. _______________________________ WAIVER OF SIX MONTH TRIAL RULE I understand that I have a right to have the trial in this case begin within one hundred eighty-two (182) days after my arraignment. I understand my signature on this form means I give up my right to have the charges in this case dismissed with prejudice if the trial does not begin within one hundred eighty-two (182) days after my arraignment, as by provided by rule. I further understand that I am not giving up any right to a speedy trial under either the United States or New Mexico constitutions. After reading and understanding all of the above, and consulting with counsel, I knowingly and voluntarily give up my right to have the trial in this case begin within the time limits provided by court rule. _____________________________ Signature of defendant CERTIFICATE OF DEFENSE COUNSEL (To be completed if the defendant is represented by counsel) I have explained to the defendant the right to trial within one-hundred eighty two (182) days and that this right may be waived by the defendant and I am satisfied that the defendant understands the waiver of the right to trial within the time provided by court rule. __________________________ Defense counsel __________________________ Date APPROVAL OF JUDGE Permission to waive trial within the time limits provided by court rule is: [ ] granted under the following conditions __________________ (list any conditions). [ ] denied. ______________________________________ Judge ______________________________________ Date