Bill > HJR4

This Joint Resolution proposes changes to the New Mexico Constitution regarding bail, which is a system where a person accused of a crime is released from jail before their trial, usually by paying money or providing a guarantee that they will show up for court. The resolution aims to give the state legislature more power to set the conditions under which bail can be denied, rather than solely relying on courts. It also seeks to remove the current restriction that bail can only be denied for felony charges and to allow bail denial in situations where no release conditions can guarantee the person's appearance in court. Furthermore, it would remove the requirement that only a "court of record" (a court with official proceedings and documentation) can deny bail and eliminate some specific procedural instructions for courts.