N.M. R. Child. Ct. 10-727

As amended through November 1, 2024

Rule 10-727 - Waiver of right to have a children's court judge preside over hearing

[For use with Rule 10-163(C)(2) NMR]

STTE OF NEW MEXICO

COUNTY OF _______________

________________ JUDICIL DISTRICT

IN THE CHILDREN'S COURT

In the Matter of _____________ , a Child. No. __________

WIVER OF RIGHT TO HVE CHILDREN'S COURT JUDGE PRESIDE OVER HERING¹

I, the child in the above-named proceedings, have been advised of my right to have a children's court judge preside over all hearings in my case.

I understand that a special master has been appointed by a children's court judge to preside over the _________________________ (type of hearing) hearing on

________________ (date).

I understand that the special master may preside over the hearing only if I waive my right to a children's court judge.

Being fully advised, I waive my right to have a children's court judge preside over the hearing referenced above.

_________________________ ___________________

Child Date

_________________________ ___________________

Child's ttorney Date

PPROVED:

_________________________

Children's Court Special Master

_________________________

Children's Court ttorney

USE NOTES

1. This form shall be used when the child's consent is required before a special master may preside over a hearing in a delinquency proceeding. See Rule 10-163(C)(2) NMR. The child's consent is not necessary for a special master to make a judicial determination of probable cause, to preside over a detention hearing, to advise a party of basic rights, or to appoint counsel, a guardian, or a custodian. See id.

[Approved by Supreme Court Order No. 16-8300-017, effective for all cases pending or filed on or after December 31, 2016.]

N.M. R. Child. Ct. 10-727