Rule 10-215 NMRA
Rule 10-215. Warrants.
A. Arrest warrants. Warrants for the arrest of a respondent child alleged to have
committed a delinquent act, or to have violated conditions of release, may be issued by
a children's court or district court judge. The issuance, execution and return of the
warrant for arrest shall be in accordance with the Rules of Criminal Procedure for the
District Courts. The warrant for arrest shall be substantially in the form approved by the
Supreme Court.
B. Bench warrants. If any person who has agreed in writing to appear in court at a
specified time and place or who is ordered by the court to appear at a specified time
and place fails to appear at such specified time and place in person or by counsel when
permitted by these rules, the court may issue a warrant for the person's arrest.
C. Search warrants. Search warrants may be issued by the court. The issuance,
execution and return of the search warrant shall be in accordance with the Rules of
Criminal Procedure for the District Courts. The search warrant shall be substantially in
the form approved by the Supreme Court.