N.M. Stat. § 30-6-4

Current through 2024, ch. 69
Section 30-6-4 - Obstruction of reporting or investigation of child abuse or neglect

Obstruction of reporting or investigation of child abuse or neglect consists of:

A. knowingly inhibiting, preventing, obstructing or intimidating another from reporting, pursuant to Section 32A-4-3 NMSA 1978, child abuse or neglect, including child sexual abuse; or
B. knowingly obstructing, delaying, interfering with or denying access to a law enforcement officer or child protective services social worker in the investigation of a report of child abuse or sexual abuse.

Whoever commits obstruction of reporting or investigation of child abuse or neglect is guilty of a misdemeanor.

NMS § 30-6-4

Laws 1989, ch. 287, § 1; 2014, ch. 10, § 1.
Amended by 2014, c. 10,s. 1, eff. 5/18/2016.