Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 31 - Criminal Procedure. > Article 4 - Extradition, 31-4-1 through 31-4-31. > Section 31-4-17 - Extension of time of commitment, adjournment.

Section 31-4-17 - Extension of time of commitment, adjournment.

31-4-17. Extension of time of commitment, adjournment.

If the accused is not arrested under warrant of the governor by the expiration of the time specified in the warrant or bond, a judge or magistrate may discharge him or may recommit him for a further period not to exceed sixty days, or a judge or magistrate judge may again take bail for his appearance and surrender, as provided in Section 16 [31-4-16 NMSA 1978], but within a period not to exceed sixty days after the date of such new bond.