New Mexico § 32A-27-7 Family representation and advocacy commission;

New Mexico Statutes

§ 32A-27-7 — Family representation and advocacy commission;

New Mexico § 32A-27-7

Ch. 32AChildren's Code

Art. 27Family Representation and Advocacy

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 32A-27-7 (2026).

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member qualifications. A. A member of the commission shall:

(1)possess significant experience in the representation of children, youth, parents, custodians or guardians in abuse and neglect proceedings;

(2)possess significant experience with the child welfare system as a parent, custodian, guardian or former foster youth; or (3) demonstrate a commitment to high-quality legal representation or to working with and advocating for the population served by the office. B. The following persons shall not be appointed to serve on the commission:

(1)current employees of the children, youth and families department;

(2)current employees of the office;

(3)current judges, judicial officials or their employees; and (4) persons who currently contract with or receive funding from the office or their

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member qualifications. A. A member of the commission shall: (1) possess significant experience in the representation of children, youth, parents, custodians or guardians in abuse and neglect proceedings; (2) possess significant experience with the child welfare system as a parent, custodian, guardian or former foster youth; or (3) demonstrate a commitment to high-quality legal representation or to working with and advocating for the population served by the office. B. The following persons shall not be appointed to serve on the commission: (1) current employees of the children, youth and families department; (2) current employees of the office; (3) current judges, judicial officials or their employees; and (4) persons who currently contract with or receive funding from the office or their employees.