New Mexico § 32A-4-19 Adjudicatory hearings; time limitations

New Mexico Statutes

§ 32A-4-19 — Adjudicatory hearings; time limitations

New Mexico § 32A-4-19

Ch. 32AChildren's Code

Art. 4Child Abuse and Neglect

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Bluebook

N.M. Stat. Ann. § 32A-4-19 (2026).

Text

A.The adjudicatory hearing in a neglect or abuse proceeding shall be commenced within sixty days after the date of service on the respondent.

B.Prior to the adjudicatory hearing, all parties to the hearing shall attend a mandatory meeting and attempt to settle issues attendant to the adjudicatory hearing and develop a proposed treatment plan that serves the child's best interest.

C.The children's court attorney shall represent the state at the adjudicatory hearing.

D.When the adjudicatory hearing on any petition is not commenced within the time period specified in Subsection A of this section or within the period of any extension granted, the petition shall be dismissed with prejudice.

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A. The adjudicatory hearing in a neglect or abuse proceeding shall be commenced within sixty days after the date of service on the respondent. B. Prior to the adjudicatory hearing, all parties to the hearing shall attend a mandatory meeting and attempt to settle issues attendant to the adjudicatory hearing and develop a proposed treatment plan that serves the child's best interest. C. The children's court attorney shall represent the state at the adjudicatory hearing. D. When the adjudicatory hearing on any petition is not commenced within the time period specified in Subsection A of this section or within the period of any extension granted, the petition shall be dismissed with prejudice.