43-1-23. Violation of clients' rights.
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/nm/chapter-43-commitment-procedures/article-1-mental-health-and-developmental-disabilities/43-1-23·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
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 provisions of the Tort Claims Act [41-4- 1 to 41-4-27 NMSA 1978].
History: 1953 Comp., § 34-2A-22, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 279, § 23; 1978, ch. 161, § 13.