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  1. 1Who sends an applicant's examination result and identity proof to the New Mexico superintendent?

    1. A. The examination vendor
    2. B. The county sheriff
    3. C. The appointing court clerk
    4. D. The applicant's attorney

    Answer: A

    Explanation: 13.20.2.9(A)(3) NMAC says the identity proof and exam result “shall be submitted to the superintendent by the exam vendor.”

    Reference: New Rule — 13.20.2.12

  2. 2What happens to the lower court's authority to set or amend release conditions after a Rule 5-401(K) petition is filed?

    1. A. It expands to include appellate review
    2. B. It automatically terminates the criminal case
    3. C. It transfers permanently to the prosecutor
    4. D. It is suspended pending determination of the petition

    Answer: D

    Explanation: Rule 5-401(K)(4) says the lower court’s release jurisdiction “shall be suspended pending determination of the petition by the district court.”

    Reference: Rule 5 401 (2025) — NMRA § 5-401(K)(4)

  3. 3Where must cash and negotiable instruments received as bail collateral be deposited?

    1. A. In the bondsman's general operating account
    2. B. With the county assessor
    3. C. In one or more trust accounts maintained for that purpose
    4. D. In the defendant's attorney trust account

    Answer: C

    Explanation: 13.20.2.21(C) NMAC requires those assets to be “deposited in one or more trust accounts maintained for that purpose.”

    Reference: New Rule — 13.20.2.21(C) NMAC

  4. 4What score must a New Mexico bail bondsman applicant obtain on the qualifying examination before submitting the license application?

    1. A. 60 percent or higher
    2. B. 70 percent or higher
    3. C. 75 percent or higher
    4. D. 80 percent or higher

    Answer: B

    Explanation: 13.20.2.9(A)(1) NMAC requires the applicant to pass the authorized examination “with a score of seventy percent or higher.”

    Reference: New Rule — 13.20.2.9(A)(1) NMAC

  5. 5While a district-court release-review petition is pending, what jurisdiction does the magistrate, metropolitan, or municipal court retain?

    1. A. Jurisdiction over all other aspects of the case
    2. B. No jurisdiction of any kind
    3. C. Only jurisdiction over insurance licensing
    4. D. Exclusive appellate jurisdiction

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Rule 5-401(K)(4) says the lower court “shall retain jurisdiction over all other aspects of the case.”

    Reference: Rule 5 401 (2025) — NMRA § 5-401(K)(4)

  6. 6A district-court defendant remains in the local detention center and release conditions were not previously set. What is the outside deadline for the initial release hearing after arrest?

    1. A. Three days
    2. B. Five days
    3. C. Seven days
    4. D. Ten days

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Rule 5-401(A)(1)(a) sets the outside deadline at “three (3) days after the date of arrest” for a defendant held in the local detention center.

    Reference: Rule 5 401 (2025) — NMRA § 5-401(A)(1)(a)

  7. 7When may a New Mexico bail bondsman applicant satisfy the examination requirement in relation to filing the application?

    1. A. Only after the license is conditionally issued
    2. B. Within 90 days after appointment by a court
    3. C. Before submission of the application
    4. D. At the first biennial renewal

    Answer: C

    Explanation: 13.20.2.9(A)(1) NMAC says, “Prior to submission of an application, the applicant shall pass the examination.”

    Reference: New Rule — 13.20.2.9(A)(1) NMAC

  8. 8After the district court sends its review order, where does jurisdiction over release conditions return?

    1. A. It remains with the district court
    2. B. It transfers to the Court of Appeals
    3. C. It reverts to the originating lower court
    4. D. It transfers to the prosecuting office

    Answer: C

    Explanation: Rule 5-403(J)(4) provides that “jurisdiction over the conditions of release shall revert” to the lower court.

    Reference: Rule 5 403 (2025) — NMRA § 5-403(J)(4)

  9. 9The arrestee is housed somewhere other than the district court's normal detention facility. What is the hearing deadline?

    1. A. Three days after arrest
    2. B. Five days after arrest
    3. C. Seven days after arrest
    4. D. Ten days after arrest

    Answer: B

    Explanation: Rule 5-401(A)(1)(a) says “five (5) days after the date of arrest” when the defendant is not held in the local detention center.

    Reference: Rule 5 401 (2025) — NMRA § 5-401(A)(1)(a)

  10. 10Which bond types does a New Mexico solicitor's license cover?

    1. A. Every bond type recognized by any court
    2. B. Only the kinds for which the employer bail bondsman is licensed
    3. C. Only property bonds, regardless of the employer's license
    4. D. Only federal appearance bonds

    Answer: B

    Explanation: 13.20.2.8(C)(3) NMAC says the license “shall cover the kinds of bail bonds for which the employer bail bondsman is licensed.”

    Reference: New Rule — 13.20.2.8(C)(3) NMAC

Topics in this practice bank

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  • Insurance Regulation
    • Licensing
    • Licensing / Superintendent's general duties and powers (59A-2-8)
    • Licensing / Process (59A-51-5; Reg 13.20.2.8, .9)
    • Licensing / Persons to be licensed (59A-51-2, 3)
    • Licensing / Types of Licensees
    • Licensing / Types of Licensees / Bail bondsman (59A-51-2(A))
    • Licensing / Types of Licensees / Limited surety Producer (59A-51-2 (2))
    • Licensing / Types of Licensees / Property bondsman (59A-51-2(D))
    • Licensing / Requirements (59A-51-4, 4.1)
    • Licensing / Requirements (59A-51-4, 4.1) / Surety bond (59A-51-8)
    • Licensing / Requirements (59A-51-4, 4.1) / Solicitor appointment (59A-51-5(C), 12)
    • Maintenance and Duration
    • Maintenance and Duration / Expiration and renewal (59A-11-10, 11; 59A-51-10)
    • Maintenance and Duration / Termination of business (59A-51-11(B))
    • Maintenance and Duration / Address change (59A-12-17)(59A-11-24)
    • Maintenance and Duration / Continuing education (59A-12-26)(Reg 13.4.7.9. 12)
    • Disciplinary Actions
    • Disciplinary Actions / Suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew (59A-11-8, 10, 14-16, 18)
    • Disciplinary Actions / Cease and desist order (59A-16-27)
    • Disciplinary Actions / Penalty for violations (59A-51-16, 17, 18)
    • Bondsman regulation
    • Bondsman regulation / Place of business (59A-51-13; Reg 13.20.2.18)
    • Bondsman regulation / Operate under one name (59A-51-13)
    • Bondsman regulation / Records maintenance and examination (Reg 13.20.2.22)
    • Bondsman regulation / Financial statement (59A-51-10(B))
    • Bondsman regulation / List of forfeitures (Reg 13.20.2.22)
    • Prohibited conduct
    • Prohibited conduct / Practice of law (59A-51-13(A)(5))
    • Prohibited conduct / Referral of attorney (59A-51-13(A)(1))
    • Prohibited conduct / Signing bond in blank (59A-51-13(D))
    • Unfair and prohibited practices
    • Unfair and prohibited practices / Twisting (59A-16-6)
    • Unfair and prohibited practices / Falsification, omission of records; misleading financial statements (59A-16-8)
    • Unfair and prohibited practices / Unfair discrimination, rebates; other coverages (59A-16-12, 13, 17)
    • Unfair and prohibited practices / Monopolistic practices (59A-16-19)
    • Unfair and prohibited practices / False applications, claims, proofs of loss (59A-16-23)
    • Unfair and prohibited practices / Knowledge of insurer of prohibited acts (59A-16-25)
    • Unfair and prohibited practices / Penalties (59A-16-29)
    • Unfair and prohibited practices / Misrepresentation (59A-16-4; 59A-51-14(A)(2))
    • Unfair and prohibited practices / False advertising (59A-16-5)
    • Unfair and prohibited practices / Defamation (59A-16-10)
    • Unfair and prohibited practices / Boycott, coercion or intimidation (59A 16-19)
    • Charges and refunds (59A-51-13)
    • Extra territorial fees (59A-51-13)
    • Compensation (Reg 13.20.2.18)
    • Other provisions applicable (59A-51-19)
    • Consumer information privacy (59A-2-9.3; Reg 13.1.3.1–.28)
  • The Legal Framework
    • Court jurisdictions
    • Court jurisdictions / Original jurisdiction
    • Court jurisdictions / Original jurisdiction / Territorial
    • Court jurisdictions / Original jurisdiction / Judicial
    • Court jurisdictions / Original jurisdiction / Personal
    • Court jurisdictions / Appellate jurisdiction
    • Definitions (31-1-2)
    • Definitions (31-1-2) / Acquit
    • Definitions (31-1-2) / Adjudicate
    • Definitions (31-1-2) / Capital offense
    • Definitions (31-1-2) / Conviction
    • Definitions (31-1-2) / Custody
    • Definitions (31-1-2) / Defendant
    • Definitions (31-1-2) / Disposition
    • Definitions (31-1-2) / Extradition
    • Definitions (31-1-2) / Felony
    • Definitions (31-1-2) / Fugitive
    • Definitions (31-1-2) / Hearing
    • Definitions (31-1-2) / Incarceration
    • Definitions (31-1-2) / Indictment
    • Definitions (31-1-2) / Misdemeanor
    • Definitions (31-1-2) / Recognizance
    • Definitions (31-1-2) / Revoke
    • Definitions (31-1-2) / Suspend
    • Definitions (31-1-2) / Warrant
    • Definitions (31-1-2) / Writ
    • Parties to a surety bond
    • Parties to a surety bond / Principal
    • Parties to a surety bond / Principal / Indemnitor for principal
    • Parties to a surety bond / Principal / Indemnity agreement
    • Parties to a surety bond / Obligee
    • Parties to a surety bond / Surety
  • Bail Bond Principles and Practices (Supreme Court Rules and Criminal Forms, Article 3 - Bail, Article 4 - Provisions)
    • Duties of bail bond agent
    • Duties of bail bond agent / Approval (Reg 13.20.2.23)
    • Duties of bail bond agent / Premium receipt (Reg 13.20.2.18)
    • Duties of bail bond agent / Power of attorney
    • Duties of bail bond agent / Collateral and trust obligations (Reg 13.20.2.21)
    • Procedure
    • Procedure / Application for bond (Surety/defendant contract)
    • Procedure / Collateral security
    • Procedure / Surety contract
    • Procedure / Posting the bond
    • Procedure / Informational notice
    • Court procedures
    • Court procedures / Court appearances
    • Court procedures / Initial appearance
    • Court procedures / Initial appearance / Arraignment
    • Court procedures / Initial appearance / Trial
    • Court procedures / Initial appearance / Appeal
    • Court procedures / Conditions of bail
    • Court procedures / Conditions of bail / Prior to trial
    • Court procedures / Conditions of bail / Pending appeal
    • Court procedures / Conditions of bail / Failure to appear (31-3-2)
    • Court procedures / Conditions of bail / Revocation of bail
    • Release provisions (Article 4)
    • Release provisions (Article 4) / Cash only bond
    • Release provisions (Article 4) / Personal surety bond
    • Release provisions (Article 4) / Corporate surety bond
    • Release provisions (Article 4) / Personal recognizance
    • Surrender of principal (defendant) (31-3-3)
    • Surrender of principal (defendant) (31-3-3) / Discharge of bond
    • Surrender of principal (defendant) (31-3-3) / Return of premium
    • Surrender of principal (defendant) (31-3-3) / Return collateral
    • Bond forfeiture
    • Bond forfeiture / Motion
    • Bond forfeiture / Notice to defendant and sureties (31-3-2)
    • Bond forfeiture / Judgment
    • Bond forfeiture / Dispersal of funds
    • Bond forfeiture / Arrest after forfeiture

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