# N.M. Stat. § 30-6-3: Contributing to delinquency of minor

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C30_A6_S30-6-3

## Section

- **Citation:** N.M. Stat. § 30-6-3
- **Heading:** Contributing to delinquency of minor
- **Jurisdiction:** New Mexico
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NM Code / Chapter 30 / Article 6 / Section 30-6-3

## Text

Contributing to the delinquency of a minor consists of any person committing any act or omitting the performance of any duty, which act or omission causes or tends to cause or encourage the delinquency of any person under the age of eighteen years.

Whoever commits contributing to the delinquency of a minor is guilty of a fourth degree felony.

## Nearby sections

- [N.M. Stat. § 30-6-1 § 30-6-1. Abandonment or abuse of a child](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C30_A6_S30-6-1.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 30-6-1 § 30-6-1. Abandonment or abuse of a child](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C30_A6_S30-6-1.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 30-6-2 § 30-6-2. Abandonment of dependent](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C30_A6_S30-6-2.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 30-6-2 § 30-6-2. Abandonment of dependent](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C30_A6_S30-6-2.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 30-6-3 § 30-6-3. Contributing to delinquency of minor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C30_A6_S30-6-3.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 30-6-3 § 30-6-3. Contributing to delinquency of minor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C30_A6_S30-6-3.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 30-6-4 § 30-6-4. Obstruction of reporting or investigation of child abuse or neglect](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C30_A6_S30-6-4.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 30-6-4 § 30-6-4. Obstruction of reporting or investigation of child abuse or neglect](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C30_A6_S30-6-4.md)

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