N.M. Stat. ยง 32A-27-2
ยง 32A-27-2. Definitions
Year: 2026Length: 169 words
As used in the Family Representation and Advocacy Act:
A. โ at risk of being placed โ means conditions within a child's family may require the child be removed from the custody of a parent, custodian or guardian and placed in the legal custody of the children, youth and families department;
B. โ client โ means:
(1) an eligible adult pursuant to the Fostering Connections Act;
(2) a child who is, or is at risk of, being placed in the legal custody of the children, youth and families department; or
(3) a parent, custodian or guardian of a child who is, or is at risk of, being placed in the legal custody of the children, youth and families department;
C. โ commission โ means the family representation and advocacy commission that provides oversight of the office of family representation and advocacy;
D. โ director โ means the director of the office of family representation and advocacy; and
E. โ office โ means the office of family representation and advocacy.