The Metropolitan Court received several calls this week from concerned citizens in what appears to be a scam for quick cash. Callers report that they received a call from an individual identifying themselves as a sergeant with the court saying a family member is eligible to be released from jail, but payment is needed in… Continue reading Suspected scammer using court documents and jail records for chance at quick cash
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Metro Court Recognizes Jurors During Statewide Juror Appreciation Week
In recognition of Juror Appreciation Week May 5 – May 9, 2025, the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court would like to extend its sincere gratitude and appreciation to all jurors for their dedicated service throughout the year! View the NM Supreme Court Order declaring the week-long recognition.
NM Court of Appeals Chief Clerk & Second Judicial District Children’s Court Special Commissioner appointed to the Metropolitan Court Bench
Governor Lujan Grisham has appointed the Chief Clerk of the New Mexico Court of Appeals, Ramon J. Maestas, and Second Judicial District Children’s Court Special Commissioner, Andrea I. Gunderson, to the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court. Both judges will preside in the court’s Civil Division, hearing small claims disputes. Judge Maestas and Judge Gunderson will take… Continue reading NM Court of Appeals Chief Clerk & Second Judicial District Children’s Court Special Commissioner appointed to the Metropolitan Court Bench
Native American Specialty Court hosts Winter Feast in recognition of renewed year of recovery
The Metropolitan Court’s Urban Native American Healing to Wellness Court hosted its annual Winter Feast on Weds. Jan. 22 to recognize a renewed year of recovery for program participants and to celebrate their progress. The Feast began with a traditional prayer, and program participants and their families enjoyed a meal prepared by the Specialty Court… Continue reading Native American Specialty Court hosts Winter Feast in recognition of renewed year of recovery
Five Metropolitan Court Judges Renew Oath of Office
Five Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Judges renewed their oaths of office on Jan. 1, 2025 signifying the judges’ renewed terms of service after being retained or elected in the November general election. The five judges included Presiding Criminal Division Judge Michelle Castillo Dowler, Judge Rosemary Cosgrove-Aguilar, Judge Renée Torres and Judge Asra I. Elliott, who… Continue reading Five Metropolitan Court Judges Renew Oath of Office
Judge Jason M. Jaramillo appointed Presiding Civil Division Judge of the Metropolitan Court
Effective Jan. 1, 2025, Judge Jason M. Jaramillo took over as the Presiding Civil Division Judge of the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court after the recent retirement of Judge Frank A. Sedillo. Judge Jaramillo has served in the court’s Civil Division since 2019, when he was appointed to the bench by Governor Lujan Grisham. “I’m eager… Continue reading Judge Jason M. Jaramillo appointed Presiding Civil Division Judge of the Metropolitan Court
Metro Court receives dozens of calls related to suspected jury duty scam
Since Monday, the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court has received nearly 40 phone calls from people saying they were contacted in what appears to be a jury duty scam. Callers reported that the suspected scammer identified themselves as a police lieutenant with a local law enforcement agency and told them that they failed to appear for… Continue reading Metro Court receives dozens of calls related to suspected jury duty scam
Electronic filing in open criminal cases available to attorneys Aug. 23
Electronic filing in existing criminal cases in the Metropolitan Court will be available for attorneys starting Aug. 23, 2024. The service is specifically for subsequent filings in open criminal cases and cannot be used to initiate a criminal case. The electronic filing of subsequent documents in criminal cases will become mandatory for attorneys Oct. 14,… Continue reading Electronic filing in open criminal cases available to attorneys Aug. 23
Metro Court Recognizes Juror Appreciation Week!
In recognition of Juror Appreciation Week May 1 – May 7, 2024, the Metropolitan Court would like to extend its sincere gratitude to all jurors for their dedicated service throughout the year! View the NM Supreme Court Order declaring the week-long recognition.
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