New Mexico Statutes 32A-2-8. Petition; authorization to file
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A petition alleging delinquency shall not be filed in delinquency proceedings unless the children’s court attorney, after consulting with probation services, has determined and endorsed upon the petition that the filing of the petition is in the best interest of the public and the child. The children’s court attorney shall furnish legal services in connection with the authorization and preparation of the petition.
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 32A-2-8
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.