N.M. Stat. § 30-6-4
§ 30-6-4. Obstruction of reporting or investigation of child abuse or neglect
Year: 2026Length: 87 words
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.