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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Obstruction of reporting or investigation of child abuse or neglect consists of:
A. knowingly inhibiting, preventing, obstructing or intimidating another from reporting, pursuant to Section 32A-4-3 NMSA 1978, child abuse or neglect, including child sexual abuse; or
B. knowingly obstructing, delaying, interfering with or denying access to a law enforcement officer or child protective services social worker in the investigation of a report of child abuse or sexual abuse.
Whoever commits obstruction of reporting or investigation of child abuse or neglect is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 30. Criminal Offenses § 30-6-4. Obstruction of reporting or investigation of child abuse or neglect - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-30-criminal-offenses/nm-st-sect-30-6-4/
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