A. Chapter 32 [32A], Article 1 NMSA 1978 may be cited as the "Children's Code General Provisions Act".
B. The provisions of the Children's Code General Provisions Act apply to Chapter 32 [32A] NMSA 1978:
(1) unless the context otherwise requires; and
(2) subject to additional definitions contained in Chapter 32 [32A], Articles 2 through 6 NMSA 1978.
History: 1978 Comp., § 32A-1-2, enacted by Laws 1993, ch. 77, § 11.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Article 1 - General Provisions
Section 32A-1-1 - Short title.
Section 32A-1-2 - Short title; scope.
Section 32A-1-3 - Purpose of act.
Section 32A-1-4 - Definitions.
Section 32A-1-5 - Children's court established as division of district court; transfer.
Section 32A-1-6 - Children's court attorney.
Section 32A-1-7 - Guardian ad litem; powers and duties.
Section 32A-1-7.1 - Child's attorney; powers and duties.
Section 32A-1-8 - Jurisdiction of the court; tribal court jurisdiction.
Section 32A-1-9 - Venue and transfer.
Section 32A-1-10 - Petition; who may sign.
Section 32A-1-11 - Petition; form and content.
Section 32A-1-12 - Summons; issuance and content; waiver of service.
Section 32A-1-13 - Summons; service.
Section 32A-1-14 - Notice to Indian tribes.
Section 32A-1-15 - Release or delivery from custody.
Section 32A-1-16 - Basic rights.
Section 32A-1-18 - Procedural matters.
Section 32A-1-19 - Court costs and expenses.
Section 32A-1-20 - Purchase of care from private agency by public agency.
Section 32A-1-21 - Runaway child; law enforcement; permitted acts.