Rule 10-251.1 NMRA
Rule 10-251.1. Judgment; youthful offenders.
A. Judgment.
(1)
Juvenile disposition. Unless the court has made the necessary findings
to sentence a youthful offender as an adult, a judgment and disposition shall be
rendered in accordance with Rule 10-251 NMRA.
(2)
Adult sentence. If the court has made the necessary findings to sentence
a youthful offender as an adult, a judgment of guilty shall be rendered, and Paragraphs
B and C of this rule shall apply. The judgment and sentence shall be rendered in open
court and thereafter a written judgment and sentence shall be signed by the judge and
filed. The clerk shall give notice of entry of judgment and sentence.
B. Sentencing Hearing. Except for good cause shown, the sentencing hearing
shall begin within ninety (90) days from the date that the court entered the necessary
findings to sentence a youthful offender as an adult.
C. Judgment and Sentence. Within thirty (30) days after the conclusion of the
sentencing hearing, the court shall enter a judgment and sentence.