New Mexico Self Help and Legal Research
This page provides information about Self Help and Legal Research resources in New Mexico.
Links are grouped by those that cover courts statewide, for multiple counties, and then by individual county.
New Mexico - Statewide Courts Self Help
New Mexico Law Library
View information about the The New Mexico Supreme Court Law Library, including location and hours; an online catalog; links to additional online legal resources; answers to frequently asked questions about name changes, annulments, and expungements; and links to statues, court rules, state agencies, and forms.
New Mexico Legal Information
View New Mexico legal information including a glossary of legal terms; case flow charts for Magistrate and Municipal Court; brochures about motions, forms, civil lawsuits, judgment collection, landlord-tenant, and Magistrate Court procedures and appeals; and an explanation of the New Mexico court system.
New Mexico Legal Information and Assistance
View information about various legal topics including name change, consumer rights, disability, domestic violence, employment, family law, housing, immigration, the legal process, benefits, seniors, veterans, taxes, and Native American issues. Links to courts, additional online resources, forms, a domestic violence hotline, and free legal clinics are also provided.
New Mexico Child Support Services
The New Mexico Human Services Department offers information and services related to child support, including an online application form and toll-free customer service telephone numbers.
New Mexico Traffic and Motor Vehicle Information
The New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division offers information related to traffic laws, motor vehicle laws, driver's licenses, and driving records.
New Mexico Tribal Court Information
View information about the New Mexico Tribal-State Judicial Consortium and individual Tribal courts, with contact information, explanation of jurisdiction and collaboration between state and Tribal courts, and issues such as the Indian Child Welfare Act, domestic violence, and juvenile justice. Links to additional resources are provided.
New Mexico Problem-Solving Courts
View information about New Mexico's Problem-Solving Courts, which include adult and juvenile Drug Courts, DWI Drug Courts, Family Dependency Court, and Mental Health Treatment Court. These special programs can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse or mental health problems. A directory and map of local programs are provided.
New Mexico Statutes and Court Rules
Search New Mexico statutes and court rules or browse the table of contents.
New Mexico Foreclosure Prevention Resources
View resources for preventing foreclosure in New Mexico, including local housing counseling agencies, the Attorney General's Keep Your Home New Mexico Program, and a link to legal aid providers.
New Mexico Alternative Dispute Resolution
View information about Alternative Dispute Resolution, which can help parties resolve disputes without going to trial, and which includes mediation, arbitration, neutral evaluation, and settlement. A directory of services by district, statutes and court rules, and information about the Children's Court Mediation Program are provided.
New Mexico Child Visitation
View information about the New Mexico Safe Exchange and Supervised Visitation program, including local service provider contacts, information and resources for families, and information about domestic violence and trauma.
New Mexico Domestic Violence Resources
The New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department offers information about domestic violence resources, teen dating violence, and restraining orders. A map and listing of local service providers is included.
New Mexico Crime Victims' Compensation
The New Mexico Crime Victims Reparation Commission offers information about victims' compensation, including answers to frequently asked questions, forms and instructions in English and Spanish, a brochure in English and Spanish, and a list of available services.
New Mexico Multiple County Courts Self Help
Ninth Judicial District Court Self-Representation
View information for parties representing themselves in District Court in Curry and Roosevelt Counties.
First Judicial District Court Self-Representation
View information for parties representing themselves in District Court in Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, and Santa Fe Counties. Topics include the Self Help Center, free family law orientation sessions, settlement facilitation, how to represent yourself in court, and court-appointed attorneys.
Twelfth Judicial District Court Drug Court
View information about Adult and Juvenile Drug Courts, programs of District Court in Lincoln and Otero Counties that can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders.
First Judicial District Court Programs
View information about District Court programs, including Adult and Juvenile Drug Courts in Rio Arriba and Santa Fe Counties; and Treatment Court and Family Court Services and Mediation in Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, and Santa Fe Counties. Select the "Programs" drop-down menu on the left side of the page for links to individual programs.
Thirteenth Judicial District Domestic Relations Mediation
View information about the domestic relations mediation program in Cibola, Sandoval, and Valencia Counties.
Thirteenth Judicial District Civil Alternative Dispute Resolution
View information about the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Program in Cibola, Sandoval, and Valencia Counties, which includes both mediation and settlement facilitation.
New Mexico Water Rights Adjudication
View information about the water rights adjudication process in the Animas Underground Basin, Lower Rio Grande River Basin, and San Juan River Basin.
Fourth Judicial District Court Programs
View information about District Court programs in Guadalupe, Mora, and San Miguel Counties, including Adult Drug Court, family custody mediation, and Court Appointed Special Advocates for abused and neglected children.
Eighth Judicial District Court Domestic Relations Mediation
View information about domestic relations mediation in District Court in Colfax, Taos, and Union Counties.
Eighth Judicial District Court Drug Court
View information about Adult and Juvenile Drug Courts, programs of District Court that can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders, in Colfax, Taos, and Union Counties.
Ninth Judicial District Court Domestic Violence Information
View information about domestic violence and protective order procedures in District Court in Curry and Roosevelt Counties.
Eleventh Judicial District Court Domestic Relations Mediation
View information about the parenting plan mediation program in District Court in McKinley and San Juan Counties.
Twelfth Judicial District Court Self-Help
View answers to frequently asked questions about District Court in Lincoln and Otero Counties, including use of attorneys, court appearances, access to records, bond, and license restoration. Contacts and information about available services at the Self Help Center are available at the "Self Help Center" link in the left column.
Twelfth Judicial District Court Domestic Violence Information
View information about domestic violence and protection order procedure in District Court in Lincoln and Otero Counties.
Thirteenth Judicial District Attorney Information and Programs
The Thirteenth Judicial District Attorney, serving Cibola, Sandoval, and Valencia Counties, offers information about domestic violence, juvenile justice programs, and the Pre-Prosecution Diversion Program; crime prevention including bad checks, scams, stalking, sexual assault, internet safety, and elder abuse; assistance for crime victims; and answers to frequently asked questions about criminal procedure. Links are at the top of the page.
Ninth Judicial District Victim Help
The Ninth Judicial District Attorney's Office Victim Impact Program provides crime victims in Curry and Roosevelt Counties with information about the criminal process and victims' rights, court accompaniment, case status notification, referrals, and assistance with protection orders, victim impact statements, and victims' compensation. Select the "Helping Victims" menu item for links to additional resources.
Bernalillo County - Courts Self Help Resources
Bernalillo County Children's Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Bernalillo County Children's Court, including child abuse, adoption, records, emancipation, and referrals to programs.
Bernalillo County District Court Civil Information
View information about civil cases in Bernalillo County District Court, including types of cases, answers to frequently asked questions, and links to community resources.
Bernalillo County District Court Criminal Information
View information about criminal cases in Bernalillo County District Court, including types of cases and answers to frequently asked questions.
Bernalillo County District Court Domestic Violence Protection Orders
View information about domestic violence protection orders in Bernalillo County District Court.
Bernalillo County District Court Family Division Information
View information about family law cases in Bernalillo County District Court, including types of cases, the Domestic Relations Clerk Division, domestic violence, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Bernalillo County District Court Glossary
View a glossary of legal topics useful in Bernalillo County District Court.
Bernalillo County District Court Self Help and Dispute Resolution
The Bernalillo County Center for Self Help and Dispute Resolution provides some forms and limited procedural information to parties without an attorney in some types of civil and family cases; and information about alternative dispute resolution, which includes arbitration, mediation, and settlement facilitation and can help parties resolve disputes without going to trial.
Bernalillo County Juvenile Drug Court
View information about Bernalillo County Juvenile Drug Court, which can set up treatment and intensive supervision in lieu of incarceration for some offenders.
Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Self-Help
View information about services available at the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Self Help Center for parties without an attorney in small claims and landlord-tenant cases, with links to forms and to pamphlets in English and Spanish.
Bernalillo County Probate Court Procedure
View information about the probate process in Bernalillo County Probate Court, including personal representative duties, determination of heirs, claims against the estate, and distribution of property.
Bernalillo County Victim Resources
The Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office Victim Resource provides crime victims in Bernalillo County with information about the criminal process, victims' rights, and victim assistance programs. Links to community resources are included.
Los Ranchos Municipal Court Local Rules
View the local rules of Los Ranchos Municipal Court.
Cibola County - Courts Self Help Resources
Cibola County Domestic Violence Information
View information about domestic violence and protection order procedures in Cibola County District Court, including a list of domestic violence services with contact information.
Cibola County Juvenile Drug Court
View information about Cibola County Juvenile Drug Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders.
Curry County - Courts Self Help Resources
Curry County Teen Court
View information about Curry County Teen Court, an alternative court for young offenders staffed by teen volunteers.
Dona Ana County - Courts Self Help Resources
Dona Ana County District Court Programs
View information about Third Judicial District Court programs including Adult Drug Court, Juvenile Drug Court, Family Reunification Court, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Children's Court.
Dona Ana County District Court Self-Help Center
View information about the Third Judicial District Court Self-Help Center, which provides information and general assistance to parties without a lawyer.
Dona Ana County Diversion
The Third Judicial District Attorney's Office offers information about its Pre-Prosecution Diversion program for some first-time non-violent felony offenders. A link to the application form is included.
Dona Ana County Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Child Abuse Resources
View information about La Casa's domestic violence shelter and other services, the La Pinon Sexual Assault Recovery Services, and the KidTalk Warmline to help children with abuse and other problems.
Dona Ana County Protective Orders
View information about protective order procedures in Third Judicial District Court, including the role of the Domestic Violence Special Commissioner, service of process, hearings, types of orders, violations, and enforcement.
Dona Ana County Victim Help
The Third Judicial District Attorney's Office offers information about its Victim Witness Assistance Program and Victim Assistance Hotline, victims' right, case status notification, and local agencies.
Grant County - Courts Self Help Resources
Grant County Teen Court
View information about Grant County Teen Court, an alternative traffic court for young offenders staffed by teen volunteers.
Otero County - Courts Self Help Resources
Otero County Teen Court
View information about Otero County Teen Court, an alternative court for young first-time traffic and misdemeanor offenders staffed by teen volunteers.
Roosevelt County - Courts Self Help Resources
Roosevelt County Probate Record Information
View information about probate records maintained by the Roosevelt County Clerk.
Roosevelt County Teen Court
View information about Teen Court of Roosevelt County, an alternative court for young misdemeanor offenders staffed by teen volunteers.
Sandoval County - Courts Self Help Resources
Rio Rancho Municipal Court Rules
View the local rules of Rio Rancho Municipal Court.
Rio Rancho Municipal Court Warrant Information
View instructions for clearing a bench warrant in Rio Rancho Municipal Court.
Sandoval County Domestic Violence Information
View information about domestic violence and protection order procedures in Sandoval County District Court, including a list of domestic violence services with contact information.
Sandoval County Drug Courts
View information about Sandoval County Adult and Juvenile Drug Courts, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders.
Sandoval County Juvenile Drug Court
View information about Sandoval County Juvenile Drug Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders. A hearing calendar, participant handbook, policies and procedures, and forms are included.
Santa Fe County - Courts Self Help Resources
Santa Fe County Teen Court
View information about Santa Fe County Teen Court, an alternative court for young first offenders staffed by teen volunteers. Contacts, programs, and forms are included.
Torrance County - Courts Self Help Resources
Torrance County Domestic Violence Services
View information about domestic violence services in Torrance County, including a 24-hour hotline, legal advocacy, orders of protection, and counseling for victims and offenders.
Valencia County - Courts Self Help Resources
Valencia County Domestic Violence Information
View information about domestic violence and protection order procedures in Valencia County District Court, including a list of domestic violence services with contact information.
Valencia County Drug Courts
View information about Valencia County Adult and Juvenile Drug Courts, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders.
Valencia County Teen Court
View information about the Valencia County Teen Court Program, an alternative court for young offenders staffed by teen volunteers.
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