Fill and Sign the For with Courts of Limited Jurisdiction Form

9-104 [For with Courts of Limited Jurisdiction Rules 6-109, 7-109, 8-108] STATE OF NEW MEXICO [COUNTY OF _______________][CITY OF _________________] __________________________ COURT No. ____________ [STATE OF NEW MEXICO] [CITY OF ______________________] v.________________________________, DefendantWAIVER OF APPEARANCE I understand that I am charged with the following criminal offense or offenses under the law of the [State of New Mexico] [City of ______________]: ________________________ (list all offenses charged). I understand that I am entitled to personally appear before the court at every stage of the criminal proceedings. I have received and read a copy of the complaint or citation or had the complaint or citation read to me. I understand the offense or offenses charged and the penalty provided by law if I am convicted. After reading and understanding the above, I request that the court permit me to waive a personal appearance in court for the following proceedings: (check applicable boxes) [ ] all proceedings in this case; [ ] arraignment; [ ] plea; [ ] bail or conditions of release; [ ] trial; [ ] imposition of sentence. I plead to all of the charges in the complaint or citation: (check one, if applicable) [ ] guilty. [ ] not guilty. [ ] no contest. 2______________________________ Signature of defendant CERTIFICATE OF DEFENSE COUNSEL (To be completed if the defendant is represented by counsel) I have explained to the defendant the right to personally appear before the court at all stages of the criminal proceedings and the defendant's right, if any, to a trial by jury and I am satisfied that the defendant understands the waiver of rights. ____________________________ _____________________ Defense counsel Date APPROVAL OF JUDGE Permission to waive appearance is [ ] granted under the following conditions __________________ (list any conditions) . [ ] denied. ___________________________ Judge ____________________________ Date USE NOTE This form has been prepared for the magistrate, metropolitan and municipal courts. It may be modified to delete parts which areinapplicable in municipal court proceedings or petty misdemeanors. [As amended, effective November 1, 1996; November 1, 2000.]