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New Mexico Child Abuse Laws
More Information on Child Abuse Laws
| Code Section | 32A-4-1, et seq. |
| What Constitutes Abuse | Physical, emotional or psychological abuse including sexual abuse, exploitation, abandonment, or neglect, torture, confinement, cruel punishment |
| Mandatory Reporting Required By | Physician, law enforcement officer, judge, nurse, school teacher or official, social worker, clergy, or any other person suspecting abuse. |
| Basis of Report of Abuse/neglect | Knows or has reasonable suspicion that child is abused or neglected |
| To Whom Reported | Law enforcement agency or department office in county where child resides or tribal law enforcement or social services for Indian child |
| Penalty for Failure to Report or False Reporting | Misdemeanor (up to 1 yr. jail and/or fine up to $1000) |
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