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Info for Animal Control & Field Officers
Info for District Attorneys & Judges |
| FELONY ANIMAL CRUELTY TRAINING This is a sample form that could be used in a case where a "creative disposition" is desired. This type of release should only be used as a first time pass in a case involving the protection of an animal. It is not for repeat offenders.
Animal Relinquishment Form
On _____________________(date), I, ___________________________ (owner) release ownership, custody, and all claim of ____________________________________ ____________________________________________(name and description of animal/s) to ______________________________________________. I understand that in doing so, I forfeit all rights to above mentioned animal/s.
_____ I certify that this is the first and only time I have been charged with animal cruelty. Additional stipulations: ____ I agree to the above in lieu of a citation. ____________(owner initial and date) ____________(witness initial and date) ____ In lieu of a citation, I agree not to obtain additional animal/s for a period of _______. ____________(owner initial and date) ____________(witness initial and date) ____ I agree that this agreement is legal and binding. ____________(owner initial and date) ____________(witness initial and date) Comments: ______________________________________________________________ Signatures: __________________________________________ (animal owner/date) __________________________________________ (witness/date) __________________________________________ (if applicable -- animal recipient/date)
Felony Animal Cruelty Training Outline (Specific) Conference Memo - Outline of points included in lawHOW TO INVESTIGATE A CASE OF ANIMAL CRUELTY OR NEGLECT Training Class "Implementing the Felony Animal Cruelty Law" Receives Accreditation From DPS and the NM Bar Association; MEDIA ADVISORY, Date: March 9, 2000 FACT Resources: Animal Handling Tips & Animal Call Response Checklist Contact information for animal resources: New Mexico counties requiring adequate food/water/shelter: Euthanasia Data for New Mexico Animal Live-Trapping Recommendations Information on Procedure for Necropsy New Mexico Wildlife Rehabilitators Sample Animal Relinquishment Form Impact of New Mexico Supreme Court Ruling Regarding Animal Cruelty Law
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