Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Mexico

Re: Warrents

Sorry this took so long, but I just got here.

A warrant is generally "active" and thus good for the term of the Statute of Limitations for the crime for which the warrant was issued.

Bench warrants for failure to appear, for example, may repose in the system indefinitely.

One is best advised to take care of a warrant voluntarily, as if one is arrested under an old warrant getting released is usually a bit of a hassle.

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