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Current as of May 06, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
A. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, an involuntary placement order for a child issued by a tribal court shall be recognized and enforced by the district court for the judicial district in which the tribal court is located. The involuntary placement order shall be filed with the clerk of the district court. The tribal court, as the court of original jurisdiction, shall retain jurisdiction and authority over the child.
B. A child placed in an evaluation facility pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be subject to the continuing jurisdiction of the tribal court; provided that any decisions regarding discharge or release of the child from the evaluation facility shall be made by the administrator of that facility. Prior to discharging or releasing the child, the facility shall:
(1) make custody arrangements with the child's legal custodian; and
(2) establish a plan for the child's aftercare.
C. When an Indian child is placed in an evaluation facility pursuant to the provisions of this section, any outpatient treatment of the Indian child shall be provided in the same manner as treatment would be provided for any other child.
D. When an Indian child requires emergency treatment or habilitation, that treatment or habilitation shall be provided pursuant to the provisions of the Children's Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Act.
E. An Indian child residing on or off a reservation, as a citizen of this state, shall have the same right to services available to other children of the state.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 32A. Children's Code § 32A-6A-29. Recognition of tribal court involuntary placement orders - last updated May 06, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-32a-childrens-code/nm-st-sect-32a-6a-29/
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