2006 New Mexico Statutes - Section 32A-6-3 — Basic rights.
32A-6-3. Basic rights.
A. A child subject to the provisions of the Children's Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Act [ 32A-6-1 NMSA 1978] is entitled to the same basic rights as an adult, except as otherwise provided in that act.
B. A person afforded rights under the Children's Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Act shall be advised of those rights at that person's first appearance before the court on a petition under that act.
C. A child has the right not to be inappropriately placed in a residential treatment or habilitation program.
D. A child has the right to be placed in a manner consistent with the least drastic means principle.
E. Nothing in the Children's Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Act shall limit the right of a child to petition the court for a writ of habeas corpus.
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