Safe Surrender event in Alamogordo, New Mexico
ALAMOGORDO – Anyone who has an outstanding bench warrant from any magistrate court in New Mexico will have the opportunity to safely surrender on Friday, June 9th from 3-8 p.m. and Saturday, June 10th from 7 a.m. -5 p.m. at the Alamogordo Magistrate Court, 263 Robert H. Bradley Drive in Alamogordo.
“This safe surrender event provides people with outstanding warrants an opportunity to avoid jail, suspension of driving privileges, and other consequences by appearing before a judge,” said Administrative Office of the Courts Deputy Director Karl Reifsteck. “At the time of surrender, anyone who appears voluntarily will receive favorable consideration when requesting a new court date, payment plan, or any other option required to comply with the court order.”
A bench warrant is issued by a judge when a defendant violates the rules of the court. If you are unsure whether you have an outstanding bench warrant, call the toll-free court information hotline at 855-268-7804 or check online case lookup at www.nmcourts.gov.
