New Mexico § 31-4-17 Extension of time of commitment, adjournment

New Mexico Statutes

§ 31-4-17 — Extension of time of commitment, adjournment

New Mexico § 31-4-17

Ch. 31Criminal Procedure

Art. 4Extradition

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 31-4-17 (2026).

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If the accused is not arrested under warrant of the governor by the expiration of the time specified in the warrant or bond, a judge or magistrate may discharge him or may recommit him for a further period not to exceed sixty days, or a judge or magistrate judge may again take bail for his appearance and surrender, as provided in Section 16 [31-4-16 NMSA 1978], but within a period not to exceed sixty days after the date of such new bond.

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If the accused is not arrested under warrant of the governor by the expiration of the time specified in the warrant or bond, a judge or magistrate may discharge him or may recommit him for a further period not to exceed sixty days, or a judge or magistrate judge may again take bail for his appearance and surrender, as provided in Section 16 [31-4-16 NMSA 1978], but within a period not to exceed sixty days after the date of such new bond.