THE NEW MEXICO SUPREME COURT IS REVERSING A LOWER COURT RULING ON THE REPORTING OF CHILD ABUSE. IN 2013, THE STATE COURT OF APPEALS SAID THAT A REQUIREMENT TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE WAS LIMITED TO A DOZEN PROFESSIONS, INCLUDING DOCTORS, NURSES, TEACHERS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
THE SUPREME COURT RULED ON MONDAY THAT EVERY PERSON, REGARDLESS OF THEIR PROFESSION, HAS THE DUTY TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE.
