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Welcome to the Second Judicial District for Bernalillo County

Court Hearing Schedules

Hearings scheduled for the current day plus 6 days in the future.

Jury Duty

Find information on when, where and how to serve on jury duty.

Case Lookup

See current electronic court records from all New Mexico Courts.

Self-Representation

Resources for presenting yourself when you don’t have a lawyer.

Forms & Files

Access common forms and files for the Second Judicial District.

Copy Requests

Obtain copies of documents from court case files or audio recordings of court hearings

Language Access Services

Find translations, language services, help, and resources.

Services & Programs

Learn about special services and programs designed to help you.

Security and Screening

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

Announcements

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

Matthew Chavez Appointed to Second Judicial District Court Bench

March 5, 2025

Matthew Chavez has been appointed to the Second Judicial District Court bench by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. 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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