New Mexico § 32A-1-16 Basic rights

New Mexico Statutes

§ 32A-1-16 — Basic rights

New Mexico § 32A-1-16

Ch. 32AChildren's Code

Art. 1General Provisions

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Bluebook

N.M. Stat. Ann. § 32A-1-16 (2026).

Text

A.A child subject to the provisions of the Children's Code is entitled to the same basic rights as an adult, except as otherwise provided in the Children's Code.

B.A person afforded rights under the Children's Code shall be advised of those rights at that person's first appearance before the court on a petition under the Children's Code.

C.An eligible adult retains all of the basic rights of an adult while receiving services pursuant to the fostering connections program.

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A. A child subject to the provisions of the Children's Code is entitled to the same basic rights as an adult, except as otherwise provided in the Children's Code. B. A person afforded rights under the Children's Code shall be advised of those rights at that person's first appearance before the court on a petition under the Children's Code. C. An eligible adult retains all of the basic rights of an adult while receiving services pursuant to the fostering connections program.