Any parent, guardian or custodian whose child is in voluntary placement shall have the following rights with respect to the child:
A. the right of reasonable visitation with the child;
B. the right to be informed of changes in the child's school or of changes in the child's placement by the department; and
C. the right of decision as to all nonemergency and nonroutine medical care provided for the child.
History: 1978 Comp., § 32A-3A-10, enacted by Laws 1993, ch. 77, § 72.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Denial or restriction of visitation rights to parent charged with sexually abusing child, 1 A.L.R.5th 776.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Article 3A - Families Services
Section 32A-3A-1 - Short title; purpose.
Section 32A-3A-2 - Definitions.
Section 32A-3A-3 - Request for family services; withdrawal of request; presumption of good faith.
Section 32A-3A-4 - Referral process.
Section 32A-3A-6 - Voluntary placement of child outside home; documentation.
Section 32A-3A-7 - Voluntary placement; time limitation.
Section 32A-3A-8 - Duty to file a petition.
Section 32A-3A-9 - Right to regain custody.
Section 32A-3A-10 - Voluntary placement; rights of parent.
Section 32A-3A-11 - Emergency placement; criminal history record check.
Section 32A-3A-12 - Foster families; free admission to museums and state parks.
Section 32A-3A-13 - Plan of care; guidelines; creation; data sharing; training.
Section 32A-3A-14 - Notification to the department of noncompliance with a plan of care.