Form 10-908 NMRA
Form 10-908. Discharge hearing order (based on eligibility).
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[For use with Rule 10-802 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
In the Matter of ______________________, an Eligible Adult.
No. ____________
DISCHARGE HEARING ORDER (BASED ON ELIGIBILITY)
This matter came before [the Honorable __________] [Special Master __________],
on _____________ (date) on the motion of the New Mexico Children, Youth and
Families Department (CYFD) for a discharge hearing. CYFD was represented by
_____________, children’s court attorney. _____________ (name of eligible adult)
[was] [was not] present [and] was represented by ______________, an attorney.
Having reviewed all documents submitted to the court and having heard from the parties
in this matter, the court finds:
1. The court has jurisdiction over the parties and subject matter herein.
2. The department has [not] provided clear, developmentally appropriate written
notice informing _____________________ (name of eligible adult) of CYFD’s intent to
terminate the voluntary services and support agreement and explaining the basis for the
proposed termination.
3. The department has [not] made active efforts to meet in person with
___________________ (name of eligible adult) to explain the information in the written
termination notice and to assist ______________________ (name of eligible adult) to
reestablish eligibility.
4. ________________________ (name of eligible adult) [no longer meets]
[continues to meet] the eligibility criteria in Section 32A-26-3 NMSA 1978.
IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED:
[ ] _____________ (name) is hereby discharged from the fostering connections
program but may rejoin the program at a later date when eligibility requirements are
met.
OR
[ ] _____________ (name) shall not be discharged from the fostering connections
program for the following reason[s]: ________________________________________.
_____________________________
District Court Judge
______________________________
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