New Mexico Adoption Laws Page2

Adoption Laws in New Mexico Page2

Laws for Infant safe Haven

• Age Requirements :
  Statute: - § 24-22-3

  A child must be ninety days old or younger.

• The following may relinquish the Infant :
  Statute: - § 24-22-3
  • Anybody may relinquish the infant.

• Safe Haven Provider's Responsibilities :
  Statute: - §- § 24-22-3; 24-22-4
  • They must take any necessary medical care of the infant and also provide it to the infant.
  • They can obtain the required information about the birth parents and medical history.
  • They can notify the Department within the 24 hours.

• The following may receive the Infant :
  Statute: - § 24-22-3
  • Employees of a licensed hospital
  • Health care clinic

• Parental Rights :
  Statute: - §- § 24-22-5; 24-22-7
  • Thirty days are available to seek reunification with the child for parents.
  • The custody of the child has taken by the Department.
  • Special placement preferences are provided for Indian child.