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This bill creates the "Family Representation and Advocacy Act" in New Mexico. It establishes the Office of Family Representation and Advocacy to provide high-quality legal representation for parents and children in child welfare cases, with the goal of improving outcomes such as increased reunification rates and swift case resolution. The bill outlines the duties of the office, including leveraging federal funding, developing practice standards, and ensuring due process and procedural fairness. It also creates a Family Representation and Advocacy Oversight Commission to provide independent oversight and guidance to the office. The commission is composed of members with relevant expertise and experience, and the bill sets forth the commission's powers and duties, as well as the qualifications and appointment process for the director of the office.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Justice

https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=127&year=21