# N.M. Stat. § 46-13-9: Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C46_A13_S46-13-9

## Section

- **Citation:** N.M. Stat. § 46-13-9
- **Heading:** Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal
- **Jurisdiction:** New Mexico
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NM Code / Chapter 46 / Article 13 / Section 46-13-9

## Text

To the extent a power of attorney expressly grants an agent authority over the content of electronic communications sent or received by the principal and unless directed otherwise by the principal or the court, a custodian shall disclose to the agent the content if the agent gives the custodian:

A. a written request for disclosure in physical or electronic form;

B. an original or copy of the power of attorney expressly granting the agent authority over the content of electronic communications of the principal;

C. a certification by the agent, under penalty of perjury, that the power of attorney is in effect; and

D. if requested by the custodian:

(1) a number, username, address or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the principal's account; or

(2) evidence linking the account to the principal.

## Nearby sections

- [N.M. Stat. § 46-13-1 § 46-13-1. Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C46_A13_S46-13-1.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 46-13-2 § 46-13-2. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C46_A13_S46-13-2.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 46-13-3 § 46-13-3. Applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C46_A13_S46-13-3.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 46-13-4 § 46-13-4. User direction for disclosure of digital assets](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C46_A13_S46-13-4.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 46-13-5 § 46-13-5. Terms-of-service agreement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C46_A13_S46-13-5.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 46-13-6 § 46-13-6. Procedure for disclosing digital assets](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C46_A13_S46-13-6.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 46-13-7 § 46-13-7. Disclosure of content of electronic communications of deceased user](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C46_A13_S46-13-7.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 46-13-8 § 46-13-8. Disclosure of other digital assets of a deceased user](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C46_A13_S46-13-8.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 46-13-9 § 46-13-9. Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C46_A13_S46-13-9.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 46-13-10 § 46-13-10. Disclosure of other digital assets of principal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C46_A13_S46-13-10.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 46-13-11 § 46-13-11. Disclosure of digital assets held in trust when trustee is an original user](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C46_A13_S46-13-11.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 46-13-12 § 46-13-12. Disclosure of contents of electronic communications held in trust when trustee is not an original user](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C46_A13_S46-13-12.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 46-13-13 § 46-13-13. Disclosure of other digital assets held in trust when trustee is not an original user](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C46_A13_S46-13-13.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 46-13-14 § 46-13-14. Disclosure of digital assets to conservator of a protected person](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C46_A13_S46-13-14.md)

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