New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 7 - HEALTH
Chapter 2 - VITAL STATISTICS
Part 2 - VITAL RECORDS AND STATISTICS
Section 7.2.2.24 - COURT ORDERS

Universal Citation: 7 NM Admin Code 7.2.2.24

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. Court orders received by the bureau which order the amendment or creation of a vital records which are inconsistent with information known or maintained by the bureau may require the formal or other challenge of such if the bureau was not given notice of the related hearing or otherwise made aware of the proceeding prior to receiving the court order or was not provided with supporting documentary evidence relied on by the court to support its findings. Such action is necessary to protect the integrity and accuracy of the vital records held by the state registrar pursuant to state law.

B. The bureau will work cooperatively with tribal courts and authorities to meet the requirements of state law and the needs of the tribes.

C. Changes contained in a court order are only applicable to the person or persons specifically mentioned in the court order. A court ordered name change is only applicable to the registrant and will not operate as a method to amend any other vital record unless otherwise specified in the order.

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