There are 151 Courts in New Mexico, serving a population of 2,084,828 people in an area of 121,267 square miles. There is 1 Court per 13,806 people, and 1 Court per 803 square miles.
The state of New Mexico is ranked 15th in Courts per capita, and 43rd in Courts per square mile.
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New Mexico Appellate Courts
Court Name: New Mexico Court of Appeals
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Santa Fe, Albuquerque
Number of Judges: 10
Court Name: New Mexico Supreme Court
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Santa Fe
Number of Judges: 5
| Court Name | Source of Authority | Geographic Jurisdiction | Number of Judges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court | State Legislation | County | 19 |
| New Mexico District Court | Constitution | District/Circuit | 94 |
| New Mexico Magistrate Court | Constitution | County | 67 |
| New Mexico Municipal Court | State Legislation | Municipality | 83 |
| New Mexico Probate Court | Constitution | County | 33 |
| Court Type | Geographic Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Drug Courts | Local |
| Domestic Violence Courts | Local |
| Mental Health Courts | Local |
| Veterans Courts | Local |
| Convicted Felons Disqualified | No |
| English Required | No |
| Residency Requirement | County Resident: 1 Day |
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Time Since Prior Jury Service | 3 years |