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COURT CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER
The Judiciary operates a toll-free call center for people seeking information about New Mexico court cases, including how to comply with traffic citations, summonses and warrants. Call 855-268-7804.
Assistance is available in Spanish and English. The call center operates Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. It is closed on state holidays.
The call center cannot offer legal advice to people about their court cases but can assist with questions such as determining the date and location of a court hearing and how to access an online court proceeding. It also can help people find an appropriate court form.
The call center also can respond to questions sent by email to:
NMCourtHelp@nmcourts.gov
CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR NEW MEXICANS
A newly launched telephone service offers free legal assistance on civil matters to moderate income New Mexicans.
The Modest Means Helpline is the collaborative effort of the New Mexico Access to Justice Commission, the Administrative Office of the Courts and the State Bar of New Mexico and the State Bar Foundation. It operates from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Helpline can be reached at 505-797-6013 or 888-857-9935.
Two staff attorneys provide legal advice over the telephone and when more extensive legal assistance is required the Helpline can refer people to private attorneys across the state who have volunteered to provide free legal services to individuals in need.
New Mexicans with incomes from 200 percent to 500 percent of the federal poverty level may qualify for legal assistance through the Helpline. The program also serves individuals who cannot be assisted by the New Mexico Legal Aid Volunteer Attorney Program because of a conflict of interest.
People who are ages 55 and older needing legal assistance should call the State Bar Foundation’s Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (505-707-6005 or 800-876-6657) rather than the Modest Means Helpline. The decades-old program has no income restrictions, and is a joint project of the Bar Foundation and the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department.
News Releases
Media Contact Information
Administrative Office of the Courts
Barry Massey
Public Information Officer
Phone: 505-470-3436
Beth Wojahn
Communications Officer
Phone: 505-469-5415
Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court
Camille Baca
Public Information Officer
Phone: 505-401-6149
Second Judicial District Court
Tom Thorpe
Public Information Officer
Phone: 505-841-7426
Media and Public Resources
Judiciary 101: Overview of the New Mexico Judicial Branch
Legal Guide for Journalists (State Bar of New Mexico)
Opinions Issued by New Mexico Supreme Court
Slip Opinions by the Court of Appeals
Memorandum Opinions by the Courts of Appeals
Request Court Records-Inspection of Public Records Act
Rules Governing Cameras in the Courtroom
- Rule 23-107. Broadcasting, televising, photographing and recording of court proceedings; guidelines.
- Rule 6-102. Conduct of magistrate court proceedings. (Photographing and recording of proceedings allowed.)
Pretrial Release and Detention Reform
2022 New Mexico Judiciary Annual Report
Fiscal Year 2024 Unified Budget & Legislative Agenda
Map of court locations and judicial districts
Archive of Annual Reports, Budget Requests and Other Publications