Form 10-570. Notice of child's advisement of right to attend hearing.

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). NOTICE OF CHILD’S ADVISEMENT OF RIGHT TO ATTEND HEARING1 I, ________________, the attorney for __________________, the child in the above cause, give notice of the following: 1. I have advised the child that the child has a right to attend the _______________ (type of hearing) hearing on _____________ (date) because the child is a party to the case and because the court may be making decisions regarding the child’s placement, education, and case plan. 2. (Choose one of the following:) [ ] The child intends to attend the hearing and [will] [will not] request the Department to arrange transportation. [Or] [ ] The child, being fully advised of the child’s right to attend this hearing, does not intend to attend this hearing. [The child requests leave to present the child’s wishes to the Court regarding _____________________ (describe wishes) and would like to present this information by _____________________ (describe method of alternative participation). The child requests leave to communicate with the court in this manner because ________________ (describe reason).]2 3. I have talked to the child about what the child would like the court to know regarding the child’s position on issues related to the child’s best interests or to the child’s stated position. 4. The child understands that the child has the right to attend any future hearings in this cause regardless of the child’s choice to attend the hearing on __________________ (date). I certify that I have explained to the child the child’s right to attend the hearing, and I am satisfied that the child understands his or her right.3 ________________________________ Attorney for Child