Any client who believes that his rights, as established by this code or by the constitution of the United States or of New Mexico, have been violated shall have a right to petition the court for redress. The client 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].
§ 43-1-23 NMSA 1978
Violation of clients' rights
Known as the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code
The act spans §§ 43–43 (24 sections).
1953 Comp., § 34-2A-22, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 279, § 23; 1978, ch. 161, § 13.
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.