DENIAL OF BAIL, CA

HJR 9 proposes amending New Mexico's constitution to change bail denial rules. It would allow judges to deny bail for people who previously skipped court (a flight risk), not just for felony charges, and remove the requirement that bail denials must be issued by a "court of record." The bill also adds provisions for people who cannot afford bond to request expedited relief from posting bail. This constitutional change would need voter approval at the next general election.