This joint resolution proposes an amendment to Article 2, Section 13 of the New Mexico Constitution regarding bail and pretrial detention. The amendment aims to expand the conditions under which bail can be denied, allowing for denial not only in cases of capital offenses but also for individuals deemed dangerous, flight risks, or those who have previously failed to appear in court. It removes the requirement that bail denial must be made by a court of record and eliminates the limitation that only individuals charged with felonies can be denied bail. The resolution also emphasizes that an appeal from a bail denial should be prioritized in court proceedings.

Additionally, the amendment stipulates that individuals who are not considered dangerous or flight risks, and who have not failed to appear in court, should not be detained solely due to their inability to post bail. It allows such individuals to file a motion for relief from the bond requirement, which the court must address promptly. The proposed amendment will be submitted to the public for approval or rejection in the next general election or any special election called for that purpose.