N.M. Admin. Code § 8.26.3.21

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 8.26.3.21 - IMPLIED CONSENT OR RELINQUISHMENT

A. See Section 32A-5-18 NMSA 1978.

B. Manner of service of notice of hearing for implied consent or relinquishment:

(1) Notice: The notice of hearing required for the court to imply a consent or relinquishment pursuant to Section 32A-5-18(B) NMSA 1978 may be served with the petition for adoption or anytime thereafter pursuant to the Rules of Civil Procedure for the district courts. Consent or relinquishment shall not be implied unless the notice of hearing is first served on the parent.

(2) Maintenance of confidentiality: Confidentiality may be preserved by using only first initials to identify the petitioner.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.26.3.21

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