Rule 10-224 First appearance; explanation of rights.
ARTICLE 2 Delinquency Proceedings
Rule Text
Upon the first appearance of a respondent child before a court in response to summons or warrant or following arrest, the court shall inform the respondent child of the following:
A. the offense charged;
B. the penalty provided by law for the offense charged;
C. the right, if any, to bail;
D. the right, if any, to trial by jury;
E. the right to the assistance of counsel at every stage of the proceedings;
F. the right, if any, to representation by an attorney at state expense;
G. the right to remain silent, and that any statement made by the respondent child may be used against the respondent child; and
H. the right, if any, to a preliminary examination.
Amendment history: Adopted, effective November 1, 1995; Rule 10-208B NMRA, recompiled and amended as Rule 10-224 NMRA by Supreme Court Order No. 08-8300-042, effective January 15, 2009.