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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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  • October 2026

  • Mon 26

    Legacy Program -JEM Silver Orientation & Project Management Course

    October 26 @ 8:00 am - October 28 @ 5:00 pm
    AOC ABQ 111 Lomas Blvd, Albuquerque, NM, United States

    The Legacy Leadership and Management Program - Class of 2028 JEM Silver program - is an investment in the future leadership of the New Mexico Judiciary. It is designed to foster a network of professionals who support one another across jurisdictions, share knowledge and expertise, and contribute to a stronger, more responsive court system that… Continue reading Legacy Program -JEM Silver Orientation & Project Management Course

  • November 2026

  • Tue 24

    Children’s Court Training

    November 24 @ 11:45 am - 1:15 pm
    Online

    Children’s Court Judges are trained annually in topics pertaining to Children’s Court cases, including juvenile justice matters. Judges will gain insight into the particular considerations and requirements for cases involving children. Audience: Children’s Court judges Contact Information: courteducation@nmcourts.xyz

  • January 2027

  • Fri 8

    Judicial Insights Webinar

    January 8, 2027 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Judicial Insights Webinar
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    Judicial Insights is a monthly webcast series with topics of interest to the Judiciary.

  • February 2027

  • Fri 12

    Judicial Insights Webinar

    February 12, 2027 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Judicial Insights Webinar
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    Judicial Insights is a monthly webcast series with topics of interest to the Judiciary.

  • March 2027

  • Fri 12

    Judicial Insights Webinar

    March 12, 2027 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Judicial Insights Webinar
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    Judicial Insights is a monthly webcast series with topics of interest to the Judiciary.

  • April 2027

  • Fri 9

    Judicial Insights Webinar

    April 9, 2027 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Judicial Insights Webinar
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    Judicial Insights is a monthly webcast series with topics of interest to the Judiciary.

  • Tue 13

    Optional Limited Jurisdiction NJC Workshop

    April 13, 2027 @ 1:00 pm - April 14, 2027 @ 11:30 am
    Sheraton Uptown Albuquerque 2600 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, United States

    More details to come.

    Free
  • Wed 14

    Limited Jurisdiction Conference

    April 14, 2027 @ 1:00 pm - April 16, 2027 @ 1:00 pm
    Sheraton Uptown Albuquerque 2600 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, United States

    Yearly training for Magistrate and Municipal Judges.

    Free
  • May 2027

  • Tue 4

    CEI presents ICM: Purposes & Responsibilities of Courts

    May 4, 2027 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm CEI presents ICM: Purposes & Responsibilities of Courts
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    CEI will be leading the ICM course Purposes & Responsibilities of Courts to Legacy Leadership & Management participants in the JEWEL and JEM Silver + CCM programs. Course format: Virtual via Zoom Dates & Times: May 4 - 5, and 11-12, 2027, 9:00 am - 1:00

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    CEI presents ICM: Purposes & Responsibilities of Courts

    May 5, 2027 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm CEI presents ICM: Purposes & Responsibilities of Courts
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    CEI will be leading the ICM course Purposes & Responsibilities of Courts to Legacy Leadership & Management participants in the JEWEL and JEM Silver + CCM programs. Course format: Virtual via Zoom Dates & Times: May 4 - 5, and 11-12, 2027, 9:00 am - 1:00

  • Tue 11

    CEI presents ICM: Purposes & Responsibilities of Courts

    May 11, 2027 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm CEI presents ICM: Purposes & Responsibilities of Courts
    Online

    CEI will be leading the ICM course Purposes & Responsibilities of Courts to Legacy Leadership & Management participants in the JEWEL and JEM Silver + CCM programs. Course format: Virtual via Zoom Dates & Times: May 4 - 5, and 11-12, 2027, 9:00 am - 1:00

  • Wed 12

    CEI presents ICM: Purposes & Responsibilities of Courts

    May 12, 2027 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm CEI presents ICM: Purposes & Responsibilities of Courts
    Online

    CEI will be leading the ICM course Purposes & Responsibilities of Courts to Legacy Leadership & Management participants in the JEWEL and JEM Silver + CCM programs. Course format: Virtual via Zoom Dates & Times: May 4 - 5, and 11-12, 2027, 9:00 am - 1:00

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