When erected, such juvenile detention homes shall be maintained at the expense of the counties wherein they are located. The board of county commissioners of the county wherein such juvenile detention home is located shall have supervisory control of such juvenile detention home and for that purpose such board of commissioners shall have power to make reasonable rules governing the conduct of such juvenile detention home.
History: Laws 1939, ch. 75, § 6; 1941 Comp., § 45-607; 1953 Comp., § 42-6-7; Laws 1976, ch. 42, § 4.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 60 Am. Jur. 2d Penal and Correctional Institutions §§ 5, 10.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 33 - Correctional Institutions
Article 6 - Juvenile Detention Homes
Section 33-6-2 - [Laws governing bond issues.]
Section 33-6-3 - [Obtaining federal aid; donations for home.]
Section 33-6-4 - [Contracts; general power of commissioners.]
Section 33-6-5 - Maintenance and supervision of homes; rules.
Section 33-6-6 - Budget for maintenance of homes in counties; fund; disbursements.
Section 33-6-8 - Budget for payment of charges; fund; disbursements.
Section 33-6-9 - [Limitations on levies under 33-6-6, 33-6-8.]
Section 33-6-10 - Board of county commissioners; power to appoint personnel.