New Mexico § 32A-27-2 Definitions

New Mexico Statutes

§ 32A-27-2 — Definitions

New Mexico § 32A-27-2

Ch. 32AChildren's Code

Art. 27Family Representation and Advocacy

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 32A-27-2 (2026).

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As used in the Family Representation and Advocacy Act: A. "at risk of being placed" means conditions within a child's family may require the child be removed from the custody of a parent, custodian or guardian and placed in the legal custody of the children, youth and families department; B. "client" means:

(1)an eligible adult pursuant to the Fostering Connections Act [Chapter 32A, Article 26 NMSA 1978];

(2)a child who is, or is at risk of, being placed in the legal custody of the children, youth and families department; or (3) a parent, custodian or guardian of a child who is, or is at risk of, being placed in the legal custody of the children, youth and families department; C. "commission" means the family representation and advocacy commission that provides oversight of the office of

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As used in the Family Representation and Advocacy Act: A. "at risk of being placed" means conditions within a child's family may require the child be removed from the custody of a parent, custodian or guardian and placed in the legal custody of the children, youth and families department; B. "client" means: (1) an eligible adult pursuant to the Fostering Connections Act [Chapter 32A, Article 26 NMSA 1978]; (2) a child who is, or is at risk of, being placed in the legal custody of the children, youth and families department; or (3) a parent, custodian or guardian of a child who is, or is at risk of, being placed in the legal custody of the children, youth and families department; C. "commission" means the family representation and advocacy commission that provides oversight of the office of family representation and advocacy; D. "director" means the director of the office of family representation and advocacy; and E. "office" means the office of family representation and advocacy.