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New Mexico · Through 2026-07-01

24-22-7: Procedure if reunification is sought.

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  1. Chapter 24 - Health and Safety
  2. ARTICLE 22 Safe Haven for Infants

A. A person established as a parent of an infant previously left at a safe haven site shall have standing to participate in all proceedings regarding the child pursuant to the provisions of the Abuse and Neglect Act [Chapter 32A, Article 4 NMSA 1978].

B. If a person not previously established as a parent seeks reunification with an infant previously left at a safe haven site and the person's DNA indicates parentage of the infant, that person shall have standing to participate in all proceedings regarding the infant pursuant to the provisions of the Abuse and Neglect Act.

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