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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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  • April 2026

  • Wed 8

    Motivational Interviewing Training

    April 8 @ 9:00 am - April 9 @ 4:00 pm
    AOC ABQ 111 Lomas Blvd, Albuquerque, NM, United States

    Monthly series on Motivational Interviewing The first month will include a two-day in-person training, and the following months will be virtual. Topics include introductory principles and advance skills in motivational interviewing. The Motivational Interviewing (MI) training equips judicial staff with practical tools to work with individuals who may be hesitant or resistant, helping them build… Continue reading Motivational Interviewing Training

  • July 2026

  • Thu 16

    Accessibility for Jurors: First and Ninth Judicial Districts Share Their Juror Questionnaire Scribing Process

    July 16 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Online

    Please join the Statewide ADA Title II Coordinator's Office as we discuss the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and scribing for jurors in the New Mexico Judiciary. Joining us will be Kim Moore from the First Judicial District and Isabell Walla from the Ninth Judicial District as they share the step-by-step process for scribing for… Continue reading Accessibility for Jurors: First and Ninth Judicial Districts Share Their Juror Questionnaire Scribing Process

  • Fri 31

    Treatment Court Alumni Coordinator Training

    July 31 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Online

    This is an ongoing training for new Treatment Court Alumni Coordinators. This event is held virtually and by invitation only. If you are interested, please contact your Treatment Court Program Coordinator to get you scheduled.

    Free
  • August 2026

  • Tue 25

    NM 1st Quarterly DIMS Training

    August 25 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    Online

    This training will cover the fundamentals of navigating through the DIMS software. If you are new to the field or just need a refresher, please reach out to Cecilia Perry with TJSP at aoccmp@nmcourts.xyz. These trainings will be held quarterly so there will be future opportunities as well.

    Free
  • September 2026

  • Fri 18

    Treatment Court Alumni Coordinator Training

    September 18 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Online

    This is an ongoing training for new Treatment Court Alumni Coordinators. This event is held virtually and by invitation only. If you are interested, please contact your Treatment Court Program Coordinator to get you scheduled.

    Free
  • October 2026

  • Wed 7

    ORAS Booster Training for Treatment Court Staff

    October 7 @ 9:00 am - October 8 @ 1:00 pm
    Online

    TJSP is please to offer a virtual ORAS Booster Training for staff who are due for it (required every year). You need to have completed the ORAS End-User Training within the last 3 years to register for a booster. We will register people for this training on a first-come, first-serve basis. We have a limited… Continue reading ORAS Booster Training for Treatment Court Staff

    Free
  • Wed 7

    Scribing for Limited English Proficient (LEP) Customers

    October 7 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Online

    Please join the Statewide ADA Title II Coordinator's Office for our third session in our scribing training series as we discuss the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and scribing for Limited English Proficient (LEP) customers in the New Mexico Judiciary. Joining us will be Ramon Gomez, Language Access Coordinator, as we share information about scribing… Continue reading Scribing for Limited English Proficient (LEP) Customers

  • Thu 15

    Treatment Court Coordinator Onboarding Training

    October 15 @ 9:00 am - October 16 @ 4:30 pm
    AOC ABQ 111 Lomas Blvd, Albuquerque, NM, United States

    Therapeutic Justice Support Program is pleased to offer a two-day, in-person onboarding training for Treatment Court Program Coordinators. This training is designed to provide new Program Coordinators with an opportunity to learn more about the Program Coordinator role, responsibilities, resources, and expectations, while also connecting with colleagues from across the state. This onboarding training will… Continue reading Treatment Court Coordinator Onboarding Training

    Free
  • Thu 15

    Apple iOS Built-In Accessibility Features with Jesse Armijo, NMTAP

    October 15 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Online

    Have you ever wondered how to make the font on your phone bigger? Would you like your iPhone to read the content out loud to you? How about learning how to set up captioning on your phone? The training session will cover the various built-in accessibility features available for iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and… Continue reading Apple iOS Built-In Accessibility Features with Jesse Armijo, NMTAP

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