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10-506. Notice of filing of petition alleging abuse or neglect of a child.
[For use with Rule 10-312 NMRA]
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
COUNTY OF _______________
__________________ JUDICIAL DISTRICT
IN THE CHILDREN’S COURT
STATE OF NEW MEXICO ex rel.
CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES DEPARTMENT
No. __________
In the Matter of
_______________________________, (a) Child(ren), and Concerning
_______________________________, Respondent(s).
NOTICE
OF FILING OF PETITION
ALLEGING ABUSE OR NEGLECT OF CHILD1
A petition has been filed alleging that __________________________, (name(s) of child(ren)) (is an) (are) abused or neglected child(ren) and that it is necessary for the protection of (the child) (these children) to place (this child) (the children) in the custody of the Children, Youth and Families Department. A copy of the petition alleging abuse and neglect is attached.
[The Children, Youth and Families Department, has been granted custody of your child(ren).]2
You have a right under the Children’s Code to intervene in the proceedings and to request custody of the child. This proceeding could ultimately result in termination of your parental rights.
If you wish to intervene, please contact an attorney. If you do not have an attorney contact the court and an attorney may be appointed for you.
________________________________
Children’s Court Attorney
USE NOTES
1. This form is used if a parent has not been named as a party. A copy of the petition and a copy of a motion to intervene is to be served with this notice.
2. Use this paragraph if an ex parte custody order has been signed placing the child or children in the custody of the department.
[Approved, effective August 1, 1999; 10-456 recompiled and amended as 10-506 by Supreme Court Order No. 14-8300-009, effective for all cases filed or pending on or after December 31, 2014.]