New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 14 - JUVENILE JUSTICE
Part 15 - NEW MEXICO JUVENILE DETENTION REQUIREMENTS
Section 8.14.15.8 - LEGAL AUTHORITY

Universal Citation: 8 NM Admin Code 8.14.15.8

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

A. The following regulations are promulgated by the New Mexico children, youth and families department pursuant to 32A-2-4, NMSA 1978 comp. as amended. These are rules and regulations concerning the basic operations of juvenile detention centers in New Mexico.

B. Administration and enforcement responsibility: The department shall have access to the administrator or designee and the facility for inspection of the facility for compliance with these regulations and standards, upon appropriate identification.

C. All secure juvenile detention facilities must comply with department standards and these rules and regulations. Compliance is determined during annual inspections or more frequently when warranted.

D. The facility shall meet all applicable certification requirements, and applicable state and federal laws.

E. Confidentiality: Written policy and procedure shall provide that records are safeguarded from unauthorized and improper disclosure. Manual records are marked "confidential" and kept in locked files that are also marked "confidential". Written policy and procedure provide that when any part of the information system is computerized, confidentiality of records is maintained.

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