N.M. Admin. Code § 8.26.3.12

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

Section 8.26.3.12 - CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS PRIOR TO ENTRY OF DECREE

A. See Section 32A-5-8 NMSA 1978.

B. ICWA intervenors:

(1) Access to confidential records: All ICWA intervenors shall have access to the confidential records in the adoption of an Indian child.

(2) Confidentiality: All ICWA intervenors shall comply with the confidentiality requirements of Section 32A-5-8 NMSA 1978.

C. Affidavit for release of parent information: Prior to the entry of a decree of adoption, the attorney for the petitioner shall file with the court on behalf of the consenting or relinquishing party an affidavit for release of parent information form.

D. In a termination of parental rights proceeding, the attorney for the petitioner shall attempt to obtain from the biological parent an affidavit for release of parent information form.

E. The release of parent information form is available through the local department office.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.26.3.12

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