New Mexico § 52-5-21 - Administration records confidentiality; authorized use
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 52-5-21 — Administration records confidentiality; authorized use, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52-5-21. Administration records confidentiality; authorized use
Except as otherwise provided in this section, unless introduced as evidence in an
administrative or judicial proceeding or filed with the clerk of the court as part
of an enforcement or compliance proceeding, all records of the administration shall
be confidential. Once an accident or disablement occurs, any person who is a party to a claim upon
that accident or disablement is entitled to access to all files relating to that accident
or disablement and to all files relating to any prior accident, injury or disablement
of the worker. Upon the filing of a rejection of a recommended resolution, all records filed with
the clerk of the court as part of the judicial proceeding shall be open to the public.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 52-5-21
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 52-5-21 cover?
Section 52-5-21 ("Administration records confidentiality; authorized use") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 52-5-21?
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