Bernalillo County Court Records Lookup

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Bernalillo County, New Mexico

Bernalillo County has a population of nearly 674,700 residents, with a median age of 38.6 and a median household income of $62,220. The county's court system handles a wide variety of cases through several key courts, including the District Court, Metropolitan Court, Municipal Court, and Probate Court. Each court has a distinct role in protecting the rights of the citizens of Bernalillo County and ensuring justice for everyone in an efficient and effective manner.

The District Court is a court of general jurisdiction that conducts jury trials. It hears cases involving torts, contracts, real property rights, and estates. The court has exclusive jurisdiction over domestic relations, mental health cases, appeals from administrative agencies and lower courts, various civil matters, misdemeanors, and criminal appeals, as well as, handles juvenile cases.

The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is a court of limited jurisdiction, responsible for conducting jury trials, adjudicating cases involving torts, contracts, landlord/tenant disputes (up to $10,000), felony first appearances, misdemeanors, DWI/DUI, domestic violence, and other traffic violations. The Municipal Court has limited jurisdiction and does not conduct jury trials. It handles cases involving petty misdemeanors, DWI/DUI, traffic violations, and other municipal ordinance violations. The Probate Court in the county has limited jurisdiction and does not conduct jury trials. It hears cases related to informal probate and estate matters, handling uncontested cases, while contested cases are referred to the District Court.

The Bernalillo County Clerk of Courts oversees the management of circuit court case records and other administrative tasks. While most records are publicly accessible, some information may be redacted in copies provided to the public, such as juvenile records. Once a court order or special permission has been granted, these types of files will be available to those who received permission. Access to Bernalillo County court records is facilitated through the New Mexico Case Lookup portal. The county's Probate Court provides an online resource for persons looking for case information from the court. The county records an annual crime rate of 30.41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The trial courts in the county handle between 10,000 and 15,000 cases annually.

In summary, Bernalillo County operates a comprehensive court system which includes the District Court, Metropolitan Court, Probate Court, and Juvenile Court handling a wide range of cases. They work in conjunction to one another to ensure that all matters are handled properly within the county.

Bernalillo County, NM - Courthouses

New Mexico Court of Appeals - Albuquerque Satellite Office

Court Type: Court of Appeals
Street Address: 2211 Tucker N.E.
Website URL: https://coa.nmcourts.gov/
Phone: 505-841-4618
Fax: 505-841-4614
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00PM
Judge: Hon. J. Miles Hanisee
Judge Phone: 505-767-6123
Clerk: Mark H. Reynolds
Clerk Phone: 505-841-4618
Clerk Fax: 505-841-4614
Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: https://coa.nmcourts.gov/home/about-the-court/docketing-and-calendaring/
Languages: Multiple
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-miles-hanisee-4b73b8b4
About / Additional Info: The Court of Appeals is the intermediate appellate court in the State of New Mexico. It sits between district courts and certain administrative agencies, which are below it, and the New Mexico Supreme Court, which is above it. Its jurisdiction covers the entire State. The Court of Appeals currently reviews appeals in all cases, except criminal cases involving sentences of death or life imprisonment, appeals from the Public Regulation Commission, and cases involving habeas corpus. The Court’s caseload is about 900 cases per year. The Court has two offices, one in Santa Fe and one in Albuquerque. At this time, three chambers are located in Santa Fe and seven chambers are located in Albuquerque. The Santa Fe office is in the Supreme Court building, and the Albuquerque office is located adjacent to the University of New Mexico School of Law.
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Mexico_Court_of_Appeals

Second Judicial District Court - Downtown Courthouse Location

Court Type: District Court
Street Address: 400 Lomas Blvd. N.W.
Website URL: https://seconddistrictcourt.nmcourts.gov/contact-us.aspx
Phone: 505-841-8400
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Judge: Hon. Stan Whitaker
Judge Phone: 505-841-7521
Clerk Phone: 505-841-7542
Parking: Please remember to park at the MetroPark parking structure located just north of Metro Court with an entrance on 5th Street. Please don't leave your parking ticket in the car, bring your ticket with you and we will validate it. Please note the Court cannot reimburse your parking fees if you choose to park in any other facility.
Directions: Approaching from Lomas, go north on 5th Street and follow the yellow signs for juror parking. Take the first right after Slate Street.
Restrictions: You will not be permitted to bring cell-phone, laptop, tablet, or other portable electronic devices into the Court without a voucher. The jury division will provide these vouchers to Petit Jurors by mail, approximately one week before their service is scheduled to begin. This voucher will be a green postcard that serves as a courtesy reminder regarding reporting instructions and is also a document that will allow you to enter into the Court with your portable electronic devices. Do not lose this postcard/voucher. It may not be replaced under any circumstances.
Forms & Filing: https://seconddistrictcourt.nmcourts.gov/home/forms/
Divisions / Services: https://seconddistrictcourt.nmcourts.gov/home/courts/
Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: https://seconddistrictcourt.nmcourts.gov/home/daily-calendars/
Jury Service: https://seconddistrictcourt.nmcourts.gov/home/jury/
Languages: Multiple
Email: albdjury@nmcourts.gov
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sjdcnewmexico
ADA: Elizabeth Garcia, ADA Coordinator
ADA Phone: 505-841-7425
ADA Fax / Email: ada.2nddistrictcourt@nmcourts.gov

Second Judicial District Court - Children’s Court Location

Court Type: District Court
Street Address: 5100 2nd St. N.W.
Website URL: https://seconddistrictcourt.nmcourts.gov/contact-us.aspx
Phone: 505-841-8400
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Judge: Hon. Marie Ward
Judge Phone: 505-841-7392
Clerk Phone: 505-841-5906
Forms & Filing: https://seconddistrictcourt.nmcourts.gov/home/forms/
Divisions / Services: https://seconddistrictcourt.nmcourts.gov/home/courts/
Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: https://seconddistrictcourt.nmcourts.gov/home/daily-calendars/
Languages: Multiple
Email: albdwebmstr@nmcourts.gov
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sjdcnewmexico
ADA: Elizabeth Garcia, ADA Coordinator
ADA Phone: 505-841-7425
ADA Fax / Email: ada.2nddistrictcourt@nmcourts.gov
About / Additional Info: Children’s Court handles matters pertaining to youth under the age of 18 in the following areas: Adoption (child only), Child abuse and neglect, Delinquency, Emancipation, Marriage authorization, Mental health commitments (adult and child), Sealing of juvenile records, Youthful offender cases.

Bernalillo County, NM - Sheriff's Office

Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office

Location Type: Sheriff's Office
Street Address: 415 Silver Ave SW
Phone: 505-468-7100

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