# 8.10.3.8 NMAC: Section 8. Purpose Of Child Protective Services Investigation

> New Mexico · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C10_P3_S8

## Section

- **Citation:** 8.10.3.8 NMAC
- **Heading:** Section 8. Purpose Of Child Protective Services Investigation
- **Jurisdiction:** New Mexico
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NMAC / Title 8 (SOCIAL SERVICES) / Chapter 10 (CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES) / Part 3 (PROTECTIVE SERVICES INVESTIGATION) / Section 8

## Text

A. The purpose of protective services investigation is to assess safety of children who are the subjects of reports of alleged abuse or neglect by: (1) collecting and assessing information to determine whether the alleged child abuse or neglect occurred; (2) determining whether any child in the home is vulnerable to danger indicators; (3) assessing the parent, guardian or custodian safety planning capacities; and (4) determining the need for additional services. B. Investigations shall be conducted for children in the custody of their parents, guardians, or custodians and for children in PSD custody. C. Reports of child abuse or neglect in schools, facilities, and childcare homes or centers shall be investigated by a local law enforcement agency. See 8.10.3.13 NMAC.

## Nearby sections

- [8.10.3.1 NMAC Section 1. Issuing Agency](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C10_P3_S1.md)
- [8.10.3.2 NMAC Section 2. Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C10_P3_S2.md)
- [8.10.3.3 NMAC Section 3. Statutory Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C10_P3_S3.md)
- [8.10.3.5 NMAC Section 5. Effective Date](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C10_P3_S5.md)
- [8.10.3.6 NMAC Section 6. Objective](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C10_P3_S6.md)
- [8.10.3.7 NMAC Section 7. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C10_P3_S7.md)
- [8.10.3.8 NMAC Section 8. Purpose Of Child Protective Services Investigation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C10_P3_S8.md)
- [8.10.3.9 NMAC Section 9. Assignment And Initiation Of Investigation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C10_P3_S9.md)
- [8.10.3.10 NMAC Section 10. Investigation Requirements - General](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C10_P3_S10.md)
- [8.10.3.11 NMAC Section 11. Investigation Requirements - Child Victim And Other Children](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C10_P3_S11.md)
- [8.10.3.12 NMAC Section 12. Investigation Requirements - Parents Guardians And Custodians](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C10_P3_S12.md)
- [8.10.3.13 NMAC Section 13. Allegations Of Abuse Or Neglect In Facilities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C10_P3_S13.md)
- [8.10.3.15 NMAC Section 15. Investigations Involving Indian Children](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C10_P3_S15.md)
- [8.10.3.17 NMAC Section 17. Completion Of An Investigation And Investigation Decision](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C10_P3_S17.md)

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