Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

New Mexico Statutes Chapter 43. Commitment Procedures § 43-1B-14. Sequestration and confidentiality of records

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A. All records or information containing protected health information relating to the respondent, including all pleadings and other documents filed in the matter, social records, diagnostic evaluations, psychiatric or psychologic reports, videotapes, transcripts and audio recordings of interviews and examinations, recorded testimony and the assisted outpatient treatment plan that was produced or obtained as part of a proceeding pursuant to the Assisted Outpatient Treatment Act, shall be confidential and closed to the public.

B. The records described in Subsection A of this section may only be disclosed to the parties and:

(1) court personnel;

(2) court-appointed special advocates;

(3) attorneys representing parties to the proceeding;

(4) surrogate decision-makers;

(5) peace officers requested by the court to perform any duties or functions related to the respondent as deemed appropriate by the court;

(6) qualified professionals and providers involved in the evaluation or treatment of the respondent;

(7) public health authorities or entities conducting public health surveillance or research, if authorized by law; and

(8) any other person or entity, by order of the court, having a legitimate interest in the case or the work of the court.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 43. Commitment Procedures § 43-1B-14. Sequestration and confidentiality of records - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-43-commitment-procedures/nm-st-sect-43-1b-14/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard