Important information for how to be successful when ordered to Pretrial Services
Have you or someone you know been ordered to report to District Court Felony Pretrial Services?
The Pretrial Services Program is designed to help you be successful during the course of your adjudication process. Read the information below to get ahead of the game.
When do I report?
Pretrial Services is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm.
- It is best to report to Pretrial Services for “Intake” immediately after your arraignment hearing or whenever a Judge has ordered you. If you can’t come right away, you must report for Intake within 24 hours or the next business day.
- Note: If you are ordered to GPS, report immediately to Pretrial Services for Intake.
- Note: Pretrial Supervision Will Not required a drug test at your intake.
Where do I go?
Public Safety Center
401 Roma Ave NW, 6th Floor
Albuquerque, NM 87102
- The building is one (1) block south of the District Courthouse (Enter on west side of building)
- If you have a smartphone, click on the address above or the QR code below for a map to guide you.
- Still Can’t Find It or Need Assistance? Call DISTRICT COURT Pretrial Services at: (505) 841-5479
Remember:
District Court Pretrial Services is a team of people who want to help you succeed. If we work together, the process is easier and faster. If you work against us or avoid us, the process gets harder and longer.
Tips to Know and Use
- Show Up for Pretrial Intake! Don’t start your supervision with a violation! It just makes everything harder and longer for you. If your hearing is on a Friday and you don’t come right away, you must come to Pretrial Services the following Monday before 1:00pm.
- Don’t Pick Up New Criminal Charges! New charges will definitely complicate and prolong this process.
- Show Up to Court! Attend all court hearings. Call your assigned pretrial officer or your attorney if you have questions about your next hearing.
- Sign Up for Automatic Court Date Reminders! Get text messages and/or emails sent directly to your smartphone! It is the best way to know when and where to be and help you make a plan to get there!
- Ordered to random drug testing? Call the UA Testing Line Every Day! (Even Saturdays, Sundays and holidays). (505) 515-0062
- Report for drug testing regardless of recent drug use, missed calls to the UA line, or missed drug tests.
- Remember: Not calling or avoiding UA testing may result in a more difficult and longer process than a positive drug test.
- Have you moved or have a new phone number? Let us know right away.
- When in doubt, contact us! It helps most to call or stop by if you have any questions, concerns, or are feeling unsure about your pretrial supervision.
- Communication is the key to your success! If afterhours, leave a voice message and we will return your call.