A child who believes that rights established by the Children's Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Act or by the constitution of the United States or the constitution of New Mexico have been violated shall have a right to petition the court for redress. The child shall be represented by counsel. The court shall grant relief as is appropriate, subject to the provisions of the Tort Claims Act [ 41-4-1 to 41-4-27 NMSA 1978].
§ 32A-6A-27 NMSA 1978
Violation of a child's rights
Known as the Children's Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Act
The act spans §§ 32–32 (30 sections).
Laws 2007, ch. 162, § 27.
Official source: NMOneSource (New Mexico Compilation Commission). Reproduced from public-domain New Mexico statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.