Rule 10-313 Appointment of attorney for child turning fourteen.
ARTICLE 3 Abuse and Neglect Proceedings and Families in Need of Court Ordered Services
Rule Text
A. Duty of guardian ad litem. If a child in an abuse or neglect proceeding is represented by a guardian ad litem at the time the child reaches the age of fourteen (14) years of age, the guardian ad litem shall either:
(1) file a notice of continued representation as attorney for the child; or
(2) file a motion to request the court appoint an attorney for the child.
B. Advice of rights. At the first appearance of a child in an abuse or neglect proceeding after the child's fourteenth (14th) birthday, the court shall inquire as to whether the child is represented by an attorney. If the child is not represented by an attorney, the court shall appoint an attorney.
Amendment history: Approved by Supreme Court Order No. 06-8300-004, effective March 1, 2006; Rule 10-305.2, recompiled as Rule 10-313 NMRA by Supreme Court Order No. 08-8300-042, effective January 15, 2009.