New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 14 - JUVENILE JUSTICE
Part 20 - CLIENT RIGHTS AND SERVICES
Section 8.14.20.9 - CLIENT COURT, COUNSEL AND MEDIA ACCESS

Each client placed in the care and custody of the juvenile justice services shall have the right to have confidential contact with the courts, counsel, authorized representatives of counsel, and the media subject only to limitations necessary to maintain facility order and security, pursuant to procedures developed for this policy. All clients shall be assured that seeking judicial relief will not be met with reprisal or penalty from any agent or officer of CYFD and that these rights cannot be diminished or denied for disciplinary reasons.