Dona Ana County Court Records Lookup

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Dona Ana County, New Mexico

Dona Ana County is located in the southern part of New Mexico with a population of 220,000 and was founded in the year 1852. Las Cruces, the county seat, is the second most populated city in New Mexico. Named for Dona Ana Robledo, who died fleeing the Pueblo Revolt in 1680. Dona Ana County is part of the Las Cruces Metroplitan Statistical Area which is also included in the El Paso Combined Statistical Area. Loocated within the Third Judicial District, Dona Ana has various courts to serve its residents, including a District Court, a Magistrate Court, a Probate Court, and several Municipal Courts.

The District Court hears felonies, misdemeanors, and preliminary hearings for all types of criminal cases. The court also handles cases having to do with domestic relations, juvenile delinquency, child protection, mental health, disputes over the title or boundary to real estate. The Dona Ana County Magistrate Court handles misdemeanor offenses such as traffic violations and non-felony cases. The Probate Court manages legal proceedings related to the estates of deceased individuals, whether they have a will or not. The Municipal Court adjudicates violations of the municipal codes, including minor misdemeanors like traffic citations, with fines reaching up to $500 and potential jail terms of up to 90 days.

Dona Ana County has a crime rate of 53.31 incidents per 1,000 people. Less than 1,000 court cases are handled by the courts in the county annually. The County Clerk's office maintains all official court records and provides public access to these records. Anyone may request public records by contacting the County Clerk's Office. For online access to Dona Ana court records, use the New Mexico Courts Case Lookup resource. Some cases will naturally be confidential or sealed due to the nature of the information within, these cases include those of juvenile matters, anything having to do with custody or adoption casses, mental health and medical records, personal identifying information and probational matters. If such access is needed for these particular records, the County Clerk can assist with the proper protocol. This requires an in person visit to the Office. Special permission or court order is required to obtain access.

In summary, Dona Ana County hosts a comprehensive judicial system including District, Magistrate, Probate, and Municipal Courts. The county maintains a low crime rate—1,887 incidents per 100,000 people—below national averages, indicating a safe environment.

Dona Ana County, NM - Courthouses

Third Judicial District Court - Dona Ana County

Court Type: District Court
Street Address: 201 W. Picacho Ave.
Website URL: https://thirddistrictcourt.nmcourts.gov/default.aspx
Phone: 575-523-8200
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Judge: Hon. Manuel I. Arrieta
Judge Phone: 575-523-8225
Clerk Phone: 575-528-8316
Parking: The vehicle must be parked at the address listed on the parking permit.
Restrictions: No weapons of any kind (including penknives on key chains) are permitted in the building. There are no cellphones, smart watches, purses, food, and beverages permitted in the Courthouse. Shorts, flip flops, tank tops, ball caps and sunglasses should not be worn in the Courtrooms. Parties should refrain from chewing gum while their case is being litigated. Use of tobacco products is prohibited inside the Courthouse.
Forms & Filing: https://thirddistrictcourt.nmcourts.gov/home/third-judicial-district-criminal-justice-coordinating-council-cjcc/
Jury Service: https://thirddistrictcourt.nmcourts.gov/home/jury-information/
Languages: Multiple
Email: btm@hmm-law.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Third-Judicial-District-Court/142572745793223
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judge-manuel-arrietta-476b9068/
About / Additional Info: The Third Judicial District Court has two related but distinct functions: First: The Court delivers speedy, accurate, impartial, and legally correct decisions and judgments to resolve legal disputes between and among individuals, private organizations, business entities, and State and local government. The Court carries out this core constitutional function through a variety of means including jury trials, bench trials, treatment Court programs, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution. The Court strives for accessibility to all persons and entities whether represented by counsel or pro se (where that is authorized) while adhering closely to the principles of due process and equal protection of the law. Second: The Court maintains current, accurate and readily accessible records of every case brought before it. Such records are maintained with strict adherence to the statutes and Court rules that govern the creation and maintenance of such public and nonpublic records. Finally: In all that it does, the Court makes efficient use of all public resources provided to it by the citizens and residents of the State of New Mexico and is accountable at all times to the public through its representatives for the use of those resources.
Wikipedia: https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A4%D0%B0%D0%B9%D0%BB:Dona_Ana_County_New_Mexico_Courthouse.jpg

Municipal Court Las Cruces

Phone: 575-541-2224
Fax: 575-541-2184
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Judge: JOY E. GOLDBAUM

Sunland Park Municipal Court

Court Type: Municipal Court
Street Address: 1000 McNutt Road, Suite F
Website URL: https://www.courtreference.com/courts/7702/sunland-park-municipal-court
Phone: 575-589-0709
Fax: 575-874-3866

Dona Ana County, NM - Sheriff's Office

Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office

Location Type: Sheriff's Office
Street Address: 845 N Motel Blvd
Phone: 575-525-1911
Fax: 575-525-8852
Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Website URL: https://www.donaanacounty.org/sheriff
Jail/Corrections: https://www.donaanacounty.org/detention
Inmates: https://www.donaanacounty.org/inmates
Sex Offenders: https://www.sheriffalerts.com/cap_main.php?office=54317
Sheriff: Kim Stewart
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Dona-Ana-County-Sheriffs-Office/100068638491811/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/donaanacountyso
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dona-ana-county-sheriff/about/
About/Additional Info: The Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office (DASO) policies and procedures establish standards, expectations and procedures for the internal operations of the department. The Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office (DASO) policies and procedures are a supplement to, and do not supersede County Ordinance, Human Resources Policies and Procedures, or applicable collective bargaining agreements.

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