Form 10-505A. Ex parte custody order (child in state custody).

[For use with Rule 10-311 NMRA] STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF _______________ __________________ JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN THE CHILDREN’S COURT STATE OF NEW MEXICO ex rel. CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES DEPARTMENT No. __________ In the Matter of _______________________________, (a) Child(ren), and Concerning _______________________________, Respondent(s). EX PARTE CUSTODY ORDER1 I ______________ (name(s) of child(ren)), [is] [are] currently in the legal custody of the Children, Youth and Families Department pursuant to a law enforcement hold and [is] [are] placed in ________________ (type of placement). II The Court has found there is probable cause to believe that the above named child(ren) [is] [are], abused or neglected as defined in Section 32A-4-2-NMSA 1978. Furthermore, there is probable cause to believe that continuation in the home would be contrary to the welfare of the child(ren) because ___________________________ (a factual recitation is required for each child). III Reasonable efforts have been made to prevent removal of the child(ren) from the home as follows: _____________________________ (a factual recitation is required). Therefore, it is necessary for the child(ren)’s protection that the child(ren) remain in the legal custody of the Children, Youth and Families Department. IT IS ORDERED that the children remain in the legal custody of the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department until further order of the court.2 Dated this __________ day of ___________________, _________. ________________________________ District Court Judge