The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court launched a new program at a public event on January 6 to guide newly arrested people with mental illness to treatment and divert them from the justice system. Attendees included New Mexico Supreme Court Justice Briana Zamora, who serves as the Court’s liaison to the Commission on Mental Health and… Continue reading Competency Diversion pilot program launches in Bernalillo County

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

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

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

How You Can Help – New Mexico residents’ feedback is needed. Please scan the QR code or go to www.accessforall-nmcourts.com to obtain additional information about the project and to take the survey. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination in access to jobs, public accommodations, government services, public transportation, and telecommunications. The ADA requires all public entities… Continue reading ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan

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

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.

The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is reminding residents that the court will never call demanding cash in exchange for clearing court matters. A number of people have contacted the court recently saying that they have received such calls. “Callers are reporting that they’ve received a call from a local sheriff’s deputy asking the person to… Continue reading FRAUD ALERT: Scammers reportedly using court information for a chance at quick cash