[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the City of
Española as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted
where applicable.]
[Adopted 6-24-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-05]
A.
The governing body recognizes a person's right to bail pending
trial under Article II, § 13, of the New Mexico Constitution.
B.
The members of the governing body recognize that there are several
forms of bail bonds that an accused may present to the Municipal Court
Judge for consideration.
C.
The governing body recognizes that a bail bondsmen is one of several
forms that an accused may utilized pursuant to the Bail Bondsmen Licensing
Law, NMSA 1978 § 59A-51-1 et seq.
Therefore, the governing body creates this article to allow
individuals accused of a criminal offense the opportunity to utilize
the services of a bail bondsman, consistent with New Mexico Statutes
and Court rules.
