Rule 10-352. Judgments and appeals.

A. Entry of judgment. The judge shall enter a written judgment on petitions alleging abuse or neglect and a written judgment on motions to terminate parental rights. The clerk shall give notice of entry of the judgment and disposition and any judgment on a motion to terminate parental rights. B. Appeals. Appeals from judgments and dispositions on petitions alleging abuse or neglect and appeals from judgments on motions to terminate parental rights shall be governed by the Rules of Appellate Procedure and the following procedures: (1) the notice of appeal shall be signed by both the appellant and the appellant’s counsel, unless the appellant is a minor child or state agency or unless counsel complies with the requirements of Subparagraph (2) of this paragraph. (2) A notice of appeal shall not be filed without the appellant’s signature unless counsel certifies that the appeal is not frivolous or certifies the following: (a) the appellant contested the proceedings and expressed an intention to appeal the judgment or disposition; and (b) the appellant has failed to maintain contact with counsel, and despite diligent efforts counsel has been unable to locate the appellant to sign the notice of appeal. Counsel shall specify the last date on which the appellant contacted counsel and the efforts counsel has made to locate the appellant. [10-310 NMRA, as amended, effective May 1, 1986; January 1, 1987; recompiled, effective March 1, 2003; Rule 10-350 NMRA, recompiled and amended as Rule 10-352 NMRA by Supreme Court Order No. 08-8300-042, effective January 15, 2009; as amended by Supreme Court Order No. 13-8300-024, effective in all cases pending or filed on or after December 31, 2013.]