2006 New Mexico Statutes - Section 32A-3B-12 — Adjudicatory hearing; time limitations.

32A-3B-12. Adjudicatory hearing; time limitations.

A.     An adjudicatory hearing for an alleged family in need of court-ordered services shall be commenced within ninety days after the latest of the following dates:   

(1)     the date that the petition is served on the respondent;   

(2)     if the trial court orders a mistrial or a new trial, the date the order is filed; or   

(3)     in the event of an appeal, the date that the mandate or order disposing of the appeal is filed in district court.   

B.     The children's court attorney shall represent the state at the adjudicatory hearing.   

C.     When the adjudicatory hearing is not commenced within the time limits specified in this section or within the period of any extension of those time limits, the petition shall be dismissed with prejudice.