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About the Courts

Supreme Court

The Supreme Court consists of five Justices and is located in Santa Fe. This is the court of last resort and has superintending control over all inferior courts and attorneys licensed in the state.

This court has mandatory appellate jurisdiction over: criminal matters in which the sentence imposed is life in prison or the death penalty, appeals from the Public Regulation Commission, appeals from the granting of writs of habeas corpus, appeals in actions challenging nominations, and removal of public officials.

Discretionary jurisdiction: denials of petitions for writ of habeas corpus, petitions for writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeals, other extraordinary writ matters, and certified questions either from the Court of Appeals or federal courts.


Court of Appeals

Ten judges preside, sitting in panels of three. The Court of Appeals has offices in Santa Fe and Albuquerque.

This court has mandatory jurisdiction in: civil, non-capital criminal, juvenile cases; Discretionary jurisdiction in interlocutory decision cases and administrative agency appeals.


District Court

One-hundred-two judges preside. There are thirteen different districts. These are District Courts of general jurisdiction which hold jury trials.

This court will hear these types of cases: Tort, contract, real property rights, and estate. Exclusive domestic relations, mental health, appeals for administrative agencies and lower courts, miscellaneous civil jurisdiction; Misdemeanor. Exclusive criminal appeals jurisdiction; Exclusive juvenile jurisdiction.


Magistrate Court

Sixty-seven judges preside. There are 46 magistrate courts. These are courts of limited jurisdiction. Jury trials.

This court will hear these types of cases: Tort, contract, landlord/tenant rights ($0-10,000); Felony preliminary hearings; Misdemeanor, DWI/DUI and other traffic violations.


Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court

Nineteen judges preside. Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is of limited jurisdiction. Jury trials.

This court will hear these types of cases: Tort, contract, landlord/tenant rights ($0-10,000); Felony first appearances; Misdemeanor, DWI/DUI, Domestic Violence and other traffic violations.


Municipal Court

Eighty-three judges preside. There are eighty-one municipal courts. These are courts of limited jurisdiction. No jury trials.

This court will hear these types of cases: Petty misdemeanors, DWI/DUI, traffic violations and other municipal ordinance violations.


Probate Court

Thirty-three judges. There are thirty-three counties. These are courts of limited jurisdiction. No jury trials.

This court will hear these types of cases: Informal probate; Estate (Hears uncontested cases. Contested cases go to district court).

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  • Wed 5

    FBI/NICS Reporting

    August 5 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm FBI/NICS Reporting
    Online

    Monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of every month for district, magistrate and metro court staff who handle FBI/NICS National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) requests.

  • Fri 7

    FTR Training

    August 7 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

    The JID Project Management Team, in coordination with the 11th JDC, would like to extend an invitation for an FTR training for court staff who interact with the integrated FTR equipment or the Justice Cloud (app.fortherecord.com). The training will take place in Aztec, NM, at the 11th District Court on Friday, August 7th, from 9:30… Continue reading FTR Training

  • Fri 7

    Building Blocks to Effectively Respond to Court Disability Related Challenges & Difficult Situations with Julie Ballinger

    August 7 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
    Online

    Courts face a wide variety of disability related issues and circumstances. Understanding when and how the court must effectively comply with the ADA can be complicated. Join us to learn ways to develop and apply specific ADA analytical skills and reasoning to successfully respond to court when challenging disability-related situations arise in the courtroom and… Continue reading Building Blocks to Effectively Respond to Court Disability Related Challenges & Difficult Situations with Julie Ballinger

  • Fri 7

    FTR IT Technical Training

    August 7 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    FTR will be training in Aztec District Court on Friday, August 7th, from 1:00 PM to approximately 4:00 PM.

  • Mon 10

    Substance use and the Judicial System ECHO

    August 10 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Substance use and the Judicial System ECHO

    THIS ITEM IS INFORMATIONAL ONLY: Practical, case-based learning for prosecutors, public defenders, judges, and court support professionals on Substance Use Disorder and improved outcomes.

    Free
  • Tue 11

    Lunchtime Learning with GARRD

    August 11 @ 12:10 pm - 1:00 pm Lunchtime Learning with GARRD
    Online

    Guardianship Annual Report Review Division (GARRD) Monthly meetings for court clerks on the 2nd Tuesday of every month over the lunch hour. Meetings begin at 12:10 pm and are held virtually via Google Meet. Meetings are for court staff who docket Adult Guardianship/Conservatorship cases in Odyssey. This is a recurring meeting.

  • Wed 12

    HR Professional Development Group

    August 12 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    AOC ABQ 111 Lomas Blvd, Albuquerque, NM, United States

    3rd Quarter Meeting Supervisory Mentorship Program Module 6 - Employee Discipline "Train the Trainer"

  • Thu 13

    Leadership Training – Session 3

    August 13 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    AOC ABQ 111 Lomas Blvd, Albuquerque, NM, United States

    Leadership Training for Background Investigator and Electronic Monitoring and Supervision Supervisors and Leadworkers Supervision, Mentoring, and Management, Coaching, Communication, Performance Planning, Development, and Evaluations, and Discipline

  • Mon 17

    Substance use and the Judicial System ECHO

    August 17 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Substance use and the Judicial System ECHO

    THIS ITEM IS INFORMATIONAL ONLY: Practical, case-based learning for prosecutors, public defenders, judges, and court support professionals on Substance Use Disorder and improved outcomes.

    Free
  • Fri 21

    High Risk Court Users: Tapping into the Value of Support Person as a Critical ADA Accommodation with Julie Ballinger

    August 21 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
    Online

    Courts across the nation grapple with the challenge of providing or allowing 'support persons' as an accommodation, which can be complicated and, at times, contentious. When executed effectively, this accommodation can ensure equitable access for court users with diverse disabilities, such as mental health conditions, learning disabilities, brain injuries, ADHD, and autism, placing these individuals… Continue reading High Risk Court Users: Tapping into the Value of Support Person as a Critical ADA Accommodation with Julie Ballinger

  • Mon 24

    Substance use and the Judicial System ECHO

    August 24 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Substance use and the Judicial System ECHO

    THIS ITEM IS INFORMATIONAL ONLY: Practical, case-based learning for prosecutors, public defenders, judges, and court support professionals on Substance Use Disorder and improved outcomes.

    Free
  • Tue 25

    Leadership Summit

    August 25 @ 8:00 am - August 28 @ 5:00 pm
    Sheraton Uptown Albuquerque 2600 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, United States

    Yearly training for CEOs and Chief Judges. Audience: CEOs and Chief Judges Contact: courteducation@nmcourts.xyz

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