# N.M. Stat. § 30-6-4: Obstruction of reporting or investigation of child abuse or neglect

> New Mexico · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C30_A6_S30-6-4

## Section

- **Citation:** N.M. Stat. § 30-6-4
- **Heading:** Obstruction of reporting or investigation of child abuse or neglect
- **Jurisdiction:** New Mexico
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 30 / Article 6 / Section 30-6-4

## Text

Obstruction of reporting or investigation of child abuse or neglect consists of:

A. knowingly inhibiting, preventing, obstructing or intimidating another from reporting, pursuant to Section 32A-4-3 NMSA 1978 , child abuse or neglect, including child sexual abuse; or

B. knowingly obstructing, delaying, interfering with or denying access to a law enforcement officer or child protective services social worker in the investigation of a report of child abuse or sexual abuse.

Whoever commits obstruction of reporting or investigation of child abuse or neglect is guilty of a misdemeanor.

## 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_STATUTES_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_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_STATUTES_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_C30_A6_S30-6-4.md)

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