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State Ex Rel. Human Services Department v. Gomez

657 P.2d 117, 99 N.M. 261
New Mexico Supreme Court·Decided December 28, 1982·No. 14541·Published·Cited by 16 cases

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UPON CERTIORARI

PAYNE, Chief Justice.

This Court granted certiorari in State of New Mexico v. Gomez, in which the Court of Appeals majority opinion ruled to continue welfare benefits that Gomez had been receiving under AFDC (Aid to Families with Dependent Children). Specifically, the court held that Gomez was deprived of due process because his AFDC termination hearing was conducted by telephone and not in the presence of a hearing officer who could observe his demeanor. Judge Wood dissented from the majority opinion holding that Gomez’ benefits should be terminated and outlined the reasons. With the exception of minor procedural questions, this case primarily dealt with the issue of whether telephonic hearings in AFDC termination proceedings violate due process. We adopt the dissenting opinion authored by Judge Wood of the Court of Appeals, thereby upholding the constitutionality of the telephonic hearings.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

FEDERICI, RIORDAN and STOWERS, JJ., concur.

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