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Court Hearing Schedules

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Jury Duty

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Case Lookup

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Self-Representation

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Forms & Files

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Copy Requests

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Language Access Services

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Services & Programs

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Security and Screening

Members of the public are subject to screening before entering any of the Court’s locations.

Announcements

The Second Judicial District Court of the State of New Mexico Request for Proposals – SJDC Treatment Court Programs

March 30, 2026

The Second Judicial District Court (SJDC) is seeking proposals from community treatment providers to provide services to participants of the SJDC treatment court programs. Learn more

High Profile Cases Documents Available

January 16, 2026

The documents for high profile cases at SJDC can be viewed on the High Profile Cases page.

Albuquerque Bar Association Names Lisa Chavez Ortega as Judge of the Year

December 1, 2025

The Albuquerque Bar Association has named The Honorable Lisa Chavez Ortega of the Second Judicial District Court as Judge of the Year for 2025. Learn more

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The judicial branch of New Mexico consists of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, 34 district courts and 43 magistrate courts in 13 judicial districts, the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court, 33 county probate courts, and 78 municipal courts serving the people of the state.

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