N.M. Admin. Code § 8.26.3.11

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 8.26.3.11 - SERVICE ON THE DEPARTMENT

A. See Sections 32A-5-6(D) and 32A-5-7(B), (C) and (D) NMSA 1978.

B. The attorney for the petitioner shall provide to the clerk of the court a copy of the request for placement, petition for adoption, and decree of adoption at the time of filing of each pleading for service on the department by the clerk of the court. The attorney for petitioner shall also provide to the clerk of the court a stamped envelope addressed to the department as follows: Children, Youth and Families Department, Protective Services Division, Central Adoptions Unit, P.O. Drawer 5160, Santa Fe, NM 87502-5160.

C. The clerk of the court shall mail to the department a copy of the request for placement, petition for adoption and decree of adoption within one working day of the filing of each pleading.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.26.3.11

01/01/98; Recompiled 11/30/01