NM HB78

Amends Section 32A-2-26 NMSA 1978 to allow parties to reference the existence and contents of sealed juvenile records in written pleadings for pretrial detention hearings, conditions of release hearings, and sentencing hearings, with prior notice to the court.

Permits parties to reference the existence of sealed juvenile records in all other written pleadings, but prohibits disclosure of the contents unless otherwise allowed by law.

Applies to hearings held under Article 2, Section 13 of the New Mexico Constitution (regarding bail and pretrial detention) and hearings pursuant to supreme court rules addressing conditions of release.

Maintains existing provisions allowing courts to unseal youthful offender records for bail and release condition determinations when a person is charged with a felony as an adult or juvenile.