(A) The Municipal Judge may, upon entry of a plea of guilty or judgment of conviction in any case pending in the Municipal Court, suspend in whole or in part the execution of sentence, or place the defendant on probation for a period not exceeding 1 year on terms and conditions the court deems best, or both.
(B) Any suspension of execution of the sentence or probation, or both, under this section, shall be granted only when the Municipal Judge is satisfied it will serve the ends of justice and the public, and the defendant’s liability for any fine or other punishment imposed is fully discharged upon successful completion of the terms and conditions of probation.
(1981 Code, § 14-23) (Ord. 594, passed 9-22-1970)
Statutory reference:
Authority for above section, see NMSA § 35-15-14