2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 31: Criminal Procedure
Article 4: Extradition, 31-4-1 through 31-4-31
Section 31-4-17: Extension of time of commitment, adjournment.


NM Stat § 31-4-17 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?

31-4-17. Extension of time of commitment, adjournment.

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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