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2018 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 43 - Commitment Procedures
Article 1 - Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities
Section 43-1-23 - Violation of clients' rights.
Universal Citation: NM Stat § 43-1-23 (2018)
43-1-23. Violation of clients' rights.
Any client who believes that his rights, as established by this code or by the constitution of the United States or of New Mexico, have been violated shall have a right to petition the court for redress. The client shall be represented by counsel. The court shall grant relief as is appropriate, subject to the provisions of the Tort Claims Act [41-4-1 through 41-4-27 NMSA 1978].
History: 1953 Comp., § 34-2A-22, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 279, § 23; 1978, ch. 161, § 13.
Compiler's notes. — For the meaning of "this code", see 43-1-3C and 43-1-2 NMSA 1978.
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