2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 43: Commitment Procedures
Article 1: Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities, 43-1-1 through 43-1-25
Section 43-1-4: Legal representation of clients.
43-1-4. Legal representation of clients.
A. Clients shall be represented by counsel at all proceedings under the code and shall be entitled to obtain advice of counsel at any time regarding their status under the code.
B. The court shall appoint counsel to represent a client who has not retained counsel and is unable to do so. When appointing counsel, the court shall give preference to nonprofit organizations offering representation to persons with a mental illness or a developmental disability. A client shall be liable for the cost of legal representation unless the client is indigent.
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