DENIAL OF BAIL, CA

This constitutional amendment would allow New Mexico courts to deny bail for felony defendants if prosecutors prove - using clear and convincing evidence - that release would endanger others or the community. It specifically creates a legal presumption that defendants charged with "dangerous or violent" felonies (as designated by law) cannot be safely released, shifting the burden to them to prove otherwise with a preponderance of evidence. The bill directly affects individuals charged with serious felonies, particularly those involving violence or danger, by making pretrial detention easier to justify. If passed, it would require voter approval through a constitutional amendment process.