New Mexico § 32A-4-15 Petition; authorization to file

New Mexico Statutes

§ 32A-4-15 — Petition; authorization to file

New Mexico § 32A-4-15

Ch. 32AChildren's Code

Art. 4Child Abuse and Neglect

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 32A-4-15 (2026).

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A petition alleging neglect or abuse shall not be filed unless the children's court attorney has determined and endorsed upon the petition that the filing of the petition is in the best interests of the child. The children's court attorney shall, upon request of a person authorizing the filing of a petition, furnish legal services in connection with the authorization and preparation of the petition and the representation of the petitioner if the petitioner so requests.

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A petition alleging neglect or abuse shall not be filed unless the children's court attorney has determined and endorsed upon the petition that the filing of the petition is in the best interests of the child. The children's court attorney shall, upon request of a person authorizing the filing of a petition, furnish legal services in connection with the authorization and preparation of the petition and the representation of the petitioner if the petitioner so requests.