2006 New Mexico Statutes - Section 28-16B-4 — Contract monitoring and enforcement.

28-16B-4. Contract monitoring and enforcement.

A.     The office of guardianship shall monitor and enforce all guardianship contracts. In carrying out this duty, the office may:   

(1)     have access to case records, copies of court filings and reports, financial records and other records maintained by contractors related to contract services provided unless specifically sequestered by the court;   

(2)     petition the court of jurisdiction for access to records that have been sequestered;   

(3)     arrange visits with wards who are served by contract guardians; and   

(4)     pursue legal and other remedies against contractors for noncompliance with contract provisions.   

B.     The office shall protect and maintain the confidentiality of all client-specific information and records obtained to the same extent as required for the contractor and to any extent otherwise required by state or federal law.