New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 14 - JUVENILE JUSTICE
Part 15 - NEW MEXICO JUVENILE DETENTION REQUIREMENTS
Section 8.14.15.14 - INSPECTION OF FACILITIES

Inspections: the department may inspect any detention facility located in this state with or without prior notice. Each detention facility provides full and prompt access of all segments of the facility, to all residents, to all employees, and to all records. In the event that such an inspection results in a violation of any provision of the department's detention regulations or standards, a violation of the detention facility policies and procedures, then a sanction may be imposed. Any sanction issued under this section of the detention regulations or standards that is related to a health and safety violation or any condition endangering any youth or resident or staff, if not corrected promptly and in a systematic way to prevent the reoccurrence of such violations, may be identified as an emergency. An emergency permits the immediate implementation of any and all remedies outlined in the department's detention standards and regulations.