Sections 27-7-14 through 27-7-31 NMSA 1978 may be cited as the "Adult Protective Services Act".
History: Laws 1989, ch. 389, § 1; 1990, ch. 79, § 1.
Cross references. — For criminal records screening for caregivers employed by care providers, see 29-17-2 to 29-17-5 NMSA 1978.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 41 Am. Jur. 2d Incompetent Persons § 31 et seq.
57 C.J.S. Mental Health §§ 45 et seq., 108 et seq.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 27 - Public Assistance
Article 7 - Adult Protective Services
Section 27-7-1 to 27-7-13 - Repealed.
Section 27-7-14 - Short title.
Section 27-7-15 - Legislative findings; purpose.
Section 27-7-16 - Definitions.
Section 27-7-17 - Adult protective services system.
Section 27-7-19 - Department; duties; penalty.
Section 27-7-21 - Nature of protective services; costs.
Section 27-7-23 - Voluntary protective services; protective placement; penalty.
Section 27-7-24 - Involuntary protective services and protective placement; penalty.
Section 27-7-27 - Hearing on petition.
Section 27-7-28 - Legal proceedings; filing.
Section 27-7-29 - Confidentiality of records; penalty.