New Mexico Statutes

§ 29-17-3 — Purpose

New Mexico § 29-17-3

JurisdictionNew Mexico

Ch. 29Law Enforcement

Art. 17Criminal Records Screening for Caregivers

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Bluebook

N.M. Stat. Ann. § 29-17-3 (2026).

Text

The purpose of the Caregivers Criminal History Screening Act and its requirement that caregivers undergo a nationwide criminal history screening is to ensure to the highest degree possible the prevention of abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of care recipients.

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Legislative History

Laws 1998, ch. 68, § 2.

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