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Safe Surrender Event
When:
Friday, September 29th 1:30 – 7 p.m.
Saturday, September 30th 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where:
Taos County Magistrate Court
105 Albright Street, Ste. M
Taos, NM 87851
At this event, people who have outstanding warrants from any magistrate court in New Mexico can be seen by onsite judges after a consent form is signed. The event is designed to encourage compliance and judges will offer favorable consideration for those who appear.
When a person appears with a warrant at the event, outstanding matters will be addressed and event staff will process documents in accordance with the rules. Warrants will be removed from the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database by a New Mexico State Police officer who will also be onsite.
Please call the Administrative Office of the Courts’ Court Operations Division at 855-268-7804 with any questions.
Notice
Springer Magistrate Court will be Closed
On Wednesday, October 4, 2023 for relocation
Please call Raton Magistrate Court at 575-445-2220 for Springer assistance on this date.
Effective Thursday, October 5, 2023 the Springer Magistrate Court will be located at
15 Airport Road SW
Springer, NM 87747
December 15, 2022 Press Release
Union County Magistrate Court Temporary Relocation
FAMILY LAW CLINICS happening the first Wednesday of each month.
Eighth Judicial District Jury and Court Management
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Child Support Hearings involving CSED are currently being held via Google Meet. Please refer to your Notice of Hearing.
For questions, about Taos cases please call the District Court Clerk’s Office
(575) 758-3173. Thank You!!
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Emails for people representing themselves to file by email:
Taos District Court: taodpublic@nmcourts.gov
Raton District Court: ratdpublic@nmcourts.gov
Clayton District Court: cladpublic@nmcourts.gov
Taos Magistrate Court: taosmag@nmcourts.gov
Raton Magistrate Court: ratm@nmcourts.gov
Springer Magistrate Court: sprmpublic@nmcourts.gov
Clayton Magistrate Court: clampublic@nmcourts.gov
Fax Numbers for people representing themselves to use to File by Fax:
Taos District Court: (575) 751-1281 (Clerks’ Office Fax Number)
Raton District Court: (575) 445-2626 (Clerks’ Office Fax Number)
Clayton District Court (575) 374-2089 (Clerks’ Office Fax Number)
Taos Magistrate Court: (575) 751-0983
Raton District Court: (575) 445-8966
Springer District: (575) 483-0127
Clayton District Court: (575) 374-9368
DISTRICT COURT PHONE NUMBERS
Taos County District Court- 575-758-3173
Colfax County District Court (Raton)- 575-445-5585
Union County District Court (Clayton)- 575-374-9577
MAGISTRATE COURT PHONE NUMBERS
Taos Magistrate Court- 575-758-4030
Colfax County Magistrate Court (Raton)- 575-445-2220
Colfax County Magistrate Court (Springer)- 575-483-2417
Union County Magistrate Court (Clayton)- 575-374-9472
STANDING ORDER REGARDING NEWS MEDIA IN THE TAOS COUNTY COURTHOUSE (UPDATED AUGUST 28, 2018)
STANDING ORDER REGARDING NEWS MEDIA IN THE COLFAX COUNTY COURTHOUSE (FEBRUARY 11, 2021)
JURY SERVICE:
TAOS COUNTY – TAOS DISTRICT AND MAGISTRATE COURT
Eighth Judicial District and Magistrate Court (Taos)
105 Albright Street, Suite N, Taos New Mexico 87571
Jury Message for the week of September 25, 2023
There is one (1) jury trial set for the week of September 25, 2023. All jurors who have a sequence number from 529-1000 must report for ONLINE jury selection. Jury selection will be conducted remotely via Google Meets on Wednesday,
September 27th at 9:00 AM.
Please log on to the following link: meet.google.com/euk-upqm-kbg
Please be on-time and note that you must have a camera and internet access to appear for online jury selection. Ensure that you are in Taos County, in a quiet environment away from distractions, and please don’t log on while driving.
If you do not have a camera and/or internet access, you must report to Taos County Courthouse for jury selection at 9:00 AM. Those selected to serve on the jury will be required to report to Taos County Courthouse after the jury selection process on the same day. If you will need to make arrangements for transportation, childcare, employment, etc., please do so. Thank you for your service.
All other jurors please call back on Friday September 29th after 5 pm for instructions for the week of October 2nd.
COLFAX COUNTY – RATON DISTRICT & MAGISTRATE COURTS
Eighth Judicial District Court (Colfax)
1413 S 2nd Street, Raton NM 87740
Jury Message for the week of October 2, 2023
Jurors with service dates starting July 10, 2023 through October 10, 2023;
All Jurors with service dates July 10th to October 10th Sequence numbers (1-900) There are no other Trials scheduled during your term and you no longer need to report.
We thank you so much for your valuable time and attention as a Juror
COLFAX COUNTY – SPRINGER MAGISTRATE COURT
Eighth Judicial Magistrate Court (Colfax)
300 Colbert Avenue, Springer, NM 87747
Jury Message for the week of September 25, 2023
Jurors with a Term of service September 20th to January 20th.
Our next Jury Trial will be on Monday October 2nd please report at 8am.
Please remember to call on Sunday October 1th after 5pm for the final updates. You may also check your emails and/or text messages frequently for information regarding service.
Save the dates October 3rd for upcoming Jury Trials.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the clerk’s office to speak with the jury clerk.
As always, thank you for your time, patience and public service!
UNION COUNTY – CLAYTON DISTRICT & MAGISTRATE COURT
Eighth Judicial District Court (Union)
100 Court Street, Suite 5, Clayton, NM 88415
Jury Message for the week of October 2, 2023
Juror Groups with a term of service August 28, 2023 to November 24, 2023
Group 1000, (Sequence 001 to 150), Group 1001 (Sequence 151 to 300), Group 1002 (Sequence 101 to 450), & Group 1003 (Sequence 451-600), there are no jury trial selections scheduled. Please continue checking your preferred notification (Text or Email), every Friday after 5:00 p.m.
You may also check the juror portal at https://jurorportal.nmcourts.gov/; or check our website at www.nmcourts.gov, for updated jury information. Groups will receive a text message or email when needed for a jury trial selection. Thank you for your valuable service!