2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 32A: Children's Code
Article 4: Child Abuse and Neglect, 32A-4-1 through 32A-4-34
Section 32A-4-15: Petition; authorization to file.
32A-4-15. Petition; authorization to file.
A petition alleging neglect or abuse shall not be filed unless the children's court attorney has determined and endorsed upon the petition that the filing of the petition is in the best interests of the child. The children's court attorney shall, upon request of a person authorizing the filing of a petition, furnish legal services in connection with the authorization and preparation of the petition and the representation of the petitioner if the petitioner so requests.
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