If the defendant is released pending trial and thereafter a change of venue is granted, the defendant shall be bound to appear according to the change of venue and otherwise in accordance with the terms of his recognizance. The sureties on a bail bond shall be bound to deliver the defendant in accordance with the change of venue without the necessity of giving a new bail bond.

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 31-3-6

  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.
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