All Offices and Divisions of the Second Judicial District Court will be closed on Friday, December 12, 2025 during the following times: Children's Court Location - 5100 Second Street NW: - 11:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. District Court Downtown Location - 400 Lomas Boulevard NW: - 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Be cautious of fraudulent calls or text messages purporting to be the Court. Please call (505) 841-8400 to verify any communication from the Court.
Children’s Court handles matters pertaining to youth under the age of 18 in the following areas:
Child support and child custody matters are heard in the Domestic Relations Division. The Children’s Court Clerk’s Office processes all petitions filed in Children’s Court cases, collects the filing fees and may provide information about a case in public record proceedings. In matters which are confidential (adoption of minor and abuse and neglect cases) only the attorney of record may obtain information. All other requests require Court authorization.
Court employees are prohibited from dispensing legal advice, but will provide information on Court rules and procedures. Forms for adoption (stepparent), emancipation, caregiver authorization affidavits and sealing juvenile records are available through the Children’s Court Paralegal.
John E. Brown Juvenile Justice Center
5100 Second St. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Office Hours
Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone: 505-841-5906
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