Section 43-1-15 – Consent to treatment; adult clients.
A. No psychotropic medication, psychosurgery, convulsive therapy, experimental treatment or behavior modification program involving aversive stimuli or substantial deprivations shall be administered to a client without proper consent. If the client is capable of understanding the proposed nature of treatment and its consequences and is capable of informed consent, the client’s consent shall be obtained […]
Section 43-1-16 to 43-1-18 – Repealed.
ANNOTATIONS Repeals. — Laws 1993, ch. 77, § 234F repealed 43-1-16, 43-1-16.1 to 43-1-18 NMSA 1978, as amended by Laws 1989, ch. 128, § 9, enacted by Laws 1979, ch. 213, § 3, amended by Laws 1978, ch. 161, § 11, and enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 279, § 17, respectively, relating to treatment of […]
Section 43-1-19 – Disclosure of information.
A. Except as otherwise provided in the code, no person shall, without the authorization of the client, disclose or transmit any confidential information from which a person well acquainted with the client might recognize the client as the described person, or any code, number or other means that can be used to match the client […]
Section 43-1-20 – Special commissioner.
The court may conduct the proceedings required by this code, or may, by general or special order, appoint a special commissioner to do so. The special commissioner must be a licensed attorney. Upon conclusion of the hearing the special commissioner shall file his findings and recommendations with the court promptly. History: 1953 Comp., § 34-2A-19, […]
Section 43-1-21 – Convalescent status; rehospitalization.
A. The head of a residential facility may release an improved involuntary client on convalescent status when he believes that such release is in the best interests of the client. Release on convalescent status shall include provisions for continuing responsibility to and of the hospital. Prior to the expiration of the client’s commitment period, the […]
Section 43-1-22 – Transportation.
Whenever a proposed patient is to be committed to a residential mental health or developmental disability facility, or to be returned to such a facility during commitment, the court ordering the commitment or authorizing the return of the patient may direct the sheriff, the state police or other appropriate persons to furnish suitable transportation in […]
Section 43-1-23 – Violation of clients’ rights.
Any client who believes that his rights, as established by this code or by the constitution of the United States or of New Mexico, have been violated shall have a right to petition the court for redress. The client shall be represented by counsel. The court shall grant relief as is appropriate, subject to the […]
Section 43-1-24 – Appeals; court of appeals.
Appeals taken pursuant to this code shall be taken to the court of appeals according to the rules of appellate procedure of the supreme court. History: 1953 Comp., § 34-2A-23, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 161, § 14. ANNOTATIONS Compiler’s notes. — For the meaning of “this code”, see 43-1-3C and 43-1-2 NMSA 1978. Law […]
Section 43-1-25 – Cost of care.
Clients who are indigent may receive care and treatment at state-operated facilities without charge. The governing authorities of such facilities may require payment for the cost of care and treatment from all others pursuant to established fee schedules based on ability to pay. History: 1953 Comp., § 34-2A-24, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 161, § […]
Section 43-1-11 – Commitment of adults for thirty-day period.
A. Every adult client involuntarily admitted to an evaluation facility pursuant to Section 43-1-10 NMSA 1978 has the right to a hearing within seven days of admission unless waived after consultation with counsel. If a physician or evaluation facility decides to seek commitment of the client for evaluation and treatment, a petition shall be filed […]