Catron County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds
Catron County bail and bond: Reserve, Quemado and Glenwood
Catron is huge and has very few people. Arrests in Reserve, Quemado, Glenwood, Datil and Pie Town run through the Catron County Sheriff, 100 Main Street, Reserve. Non-emergency: 575-533-6222. Search for someone with the Catron County Inmate Search.
Is there a jail in Catron County?
There is a small one. It shows up on a 2022 list of county jails given to state lawmakers (2022 county jail report). The county site gives no separate jail address, so start with the sheriff.
Does Reserve have a set bail for each charge?
It can't. Judges in this state are barred from using a bail chart (Rule 5-401, part E). For many small charges, court-approved staff must let the person go on a signed promise even before a judge sees them, unless the charge is something like DWI, battery or domestic violence (Rule 6-408).
How fast does a judge look at the arrest?
Within 48 hours if there was no warrant, weekends included (Rule 6-203). Release terms must be set by day 3 in the local jail or day 5 if held in another county (Rule 5-401, part A).
Do most people pay to get out?
Most do not. The law leans toward letting people go on their word, or on a bond owed only if they skip court. When a judge wants money, it tries a 10% deposit first, a property pledge second, and a full bond last, payable in cash or through a bondsman (Rule 5-401). Licensed bondsmen can be checked at the state insurance office (NMSA 59A-51-13).
Could someone be kept with no bond at all?
For a felony, a prosecutor can ask for that. The judge must hear proof that no conditions will keep the public safe (N.M. Const. Art. II, Sec. 13; Rule 5-409). Being too poor to pay is not a reason to hold someone who is safe to release.
Where does a Catron County case go to court?
The magistrate court sits where Highways 12 and 435 meet in Reserve, 575-533-6474 (court list). Felonies go to the Seventh Judicial District Court (NMSA 34-6-1).
How do we get a public defender here?
There is no public defender office in the county, so you apply at the magistrate or district court (LOPD: where to apply).
What happens if a teen is arrested?
Youth cases follow the Children's Code, with a hearing soon after a petition is filed (NMSA 32A-2-13). Detained kids go to one of the four certified centers, in Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Lovington or Aztec (CYFD).
Where are federal cases from this area heard?
The U.S. District Court in Albuquerque, 505-348-2000 (federal court).
Who can tell me the bond amount?
Call the sheriff at 575-533-6222. For business calls, use 575-533-6301.
Catron County bail contacts
- Sheriff
- 100 Main St., Reserve; 575-533-6222
- Magistrate court
- 575-533-6474
- Inmate search
- Catron County Inmate Search
Catron County Jail
Address:
100 Main Street
Reserve, NM 87830
Phone:
575-533-6222
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Catron County
What kind of bonds are accepted in Catron County?
Who can set bail in Catron County?
When is bail set in Catron County New Mexico?
Does Catron County have bail?
In 2016, New Mexico voters approved a constitutional amendment to almost completely eliminate the cash bail system. The change was implemented to prevent low-risk offenders from remaining in jail before trial because they could not afford bail.
Since this recent change in law, the Catron County judges are now able to deny bail in felony cases for the more “dangerous” accused. This in consequence keeps more, but not all people in jail without any option for pre-trial release. The arrested are either released on a personal recognizance bond or held based on a judge’s assessment of the danger they pose to the public. Very few are released on bail.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Catron County?
Cash bonds or personal recognizance bonds are recognized in Catron County.
Who can set bail in Catron County?
Defendants are either released or held based on a judge’s assessment of the danger they pose to the public.
When is bail set in Catron County New Mexico?
The determination to hold or release a defendant pretrial must be made within 3 days for those being held in a local detention center.
What is Bail?
Bail is what the arrested in Catron County must pay or do to stay out of jail until the first court appearance.
The agreement to bail acts as a promise that the arrested will return to court for court dates and trial. Bail usually refers to a dollar amount, but bail can also mean something that has to be done, or a condition such as reporting to an officer of the court, a curfew, restraining orders or attending a treatment program.
Bail is usually a significant enough amount of money and/or condition that the person will be negatively impacted and has incentive to return to court and not flee. A flight risk usually means that the person would flee the area, and not necessary that they are going to take an airplane.
If a judge in Catron County feels that the arrested will return to court for further proceedings, the arrested could be released under a conditional release without needing to pay bail money. This is called Released on Own Recognizance, or ROR.
Conditions for ROR might be to obey all court orders and laws, maintain contact with the lawyer, report changes in residence or have no contact with the victim. Family support will show the court that there are people who will make sure that the defendant makes it to court.
If the judge or bail schedule determines that the defendant would be a danger to the public if they were released, bail can be denied, and the person will be detained in the Catron County Jail until the case is resolved or goes to trial.
Bail can be denied if the defendant did not comply with bail conditions from a previous arrest. Bail is usually denied in cases of violent offenses.
What is the difference between Bail and Bond?
Bail and bond are used interchangeably to mean the same thing but technically, they are different. The bail is the amount to be paid and a bond is a signed document promising payment of the bail amount with certain conditions. Think of a bond as a loan to pay for the bail.
What are the different types of bonds in Catron County?
Cash bonds or personal recognizance bonds are recognized in New Mexico, and it is up to the judge to determine which bond will be accepted.
A professional bondsperson makes money, at least 10% of the bond amount by providing you with a “loan” called a bond. The percent that they charge is fixed by the state and cannot be negotiated. The defendant or surety does not get that 10% or more back even if the terms of the bail are met.
Since the bondsperson signed off, to be responsible that you show to court as your surety, they can send a bounty hunter to bring you to court if you flee. A bondsperson does not have to give you a bond if the defendant seems to be too much of a risk.
Ask the bondsperson to explain all the costs: percentage, fees or court fees. There is never a reason to rush through signing the paperwork with a bond company. Make sure that everything told to you is in writing and that you understand what you are signing. Ask questions, and if you feel rushed or don’t understand the contract with the bond company, you might want to call another one.
(There have been phone scams where a bond company calls and informs a person that their family member has been arrested and they ask for financial information. A bondsperson will not call asking for money without involvement of the arrested.)
Does Catron County have bail?
In 2016, New Mexico voters approved a constitutional amendment to almost completely eliminate the cash bail system. The change was implemented to prevent low-risk offenders from remaining in jail before trial because they could not afford bail.
Since this recent change in law, the Catron County judges are now able to deny bail in felony cases for the more “dangerous” accused. This in consequence keeps more, but not all people in jail without any option for pre-trial release. The arrested are either released on a personal recognizance bond or held based on a judge’s assessment of the danger they pose to the public. Very few are released on bail.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Catron County?
Cash bonds or personal recognizance bonds are recognized in Catron County.
Who can set bail in Catron County?
Defendants are either released or held based on a judge’s assessment of the danger they pose to the public.
When is bail set in Catron County?
The determination to hold or release a defendant pretrial must be made within 3 days for those being held in a local detention center.
Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Catron County New Mexico?
There is no bail, however, your attorney may request a second hearing to determine if a defendant is to be released.
In Catron County New Mexico, who can pay bail for me?
The person posting bail could be a relative or close friend, called a surety, because they are promising and taking responsibility that you will return to court to get their money back. The defendant can also pay bail.
Can bail be paid online in Catron County New Mexico?
Yes, New Mexico does offer online bail payment. Please contact the jail for specific information on how to pay bail: go to the Catron County Jail for more information about the jails in Catron County.
What options are there to pay bail in Catron County New Mexico?
If bail was set, refer to the information on payment:
Will I get all my bond money back in New Mexico?
If bail was set, refer to the information on payment:
Can I get bail or a bond with no money down in Catron County?
A cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond are bonds where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front however there might be court fees due.
If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court can send the sheriff’s department to arrest you.
Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible to make sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up. A surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.
What are the least expensive and affordable bail bonds in New Mexico?
The Catron County Jail or court in this jurisdiction can provide you with a list of approved and licensed bond companies, but they cannot recommend a specific company. You are not obligated to use the first company available and can call several companies to compare what kind of bonds that the bondsperson is willing to execute.
The percentage of bail that the bond company can charge is 10% and cannot be negotiated.