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10-711. Waiver of arraignment and denial of delinquent act.STATE OF NEW MEXICOCOUNTY OF JUDICIAL DISTRICTIN THE CHILDREN222S COURTIn the Matter of , a Child.No. WAIVER OF ARRAIGNMENT AND DENIAL OF DELINQUENT ACTI was given a copy of the petition which charges me with committing a delinquent act. Ihave read the petition, and it has been explained to me by my attorney. I understand what I amcharged with and the possible penalties that I face, including a disposition as a delinquent child inneed of care or supervision.I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS:1.the RIGHT to personally appear before the children222s court and to admit or denythe charge(s) and to have my rights explained;2.the RIGHT to trial by jury;3.the RIGHT to the assistance of an attorney at all stages of the proceedings and tohave an attorney appointed free of charge if I cannot afford one;4.the RIGHT to confront the witnesses against me and to cross-examine them as tothe truthfulness of their testimony;5.the RIGHT to present evidence on my own behalf and to have the State compelwitnesses of my choosing to appear and testify; and6.the RIGHT to remain silent.With this knowledge and understanding, I give up the right to personally appear beforethe children222s court for arraignment and hereby deny the delinquent acts charged in the above-referenced petition.Signature of ChildDateI have explained to the child the child222s right to personally appear before the children222s American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com court to enter a denial and to have the child222s rights explained by the Judge. I am satisfied thatthe child understands the waiver of his or her rights.Attorney for ChildAPPROVED:[ ] Children222s Court Judge[ ] Children222s Court Hearing Officer [Adopted, effective July 1, 1995; 10-415A recompiled and amended as 10-711 by Supreme CourtOrder No. 16-8300-017, effective for all cases pending or filed on or after December 31, 2016.] American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com