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The Honorable Linda S. Rogers to retire after 18 years on the Metropolitan Court bench

The Honorable Linda S. Rogers will retire at the end of the month after serving as a Metropolitan Court Judge since 2006. Appointed by former Governor Bill Richardson and then elected to the bench, Judge Rogers served in the Criminal Division of the court, also presiding over a Felony docket for two years as the… Continue reading The Honorable Linda S. Rogers to retire after 18 years on the Metropolitan Court bench

Civil Bench Trials Now In-Person

Starting Monday, February 19, 2024, the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court resumed conducting civil bench trials in person, as the court transitions away from COVID-19 pandemic-related restrictions that have been in place since 2020. The change comes as the court implements its Remote and Hybrid Hearings Plan, which was created after the courts lifted statewide public… Continue reading Civil Bench Trials Now In-Person

In-person Valentines’ Day weddings return after three years

The Metropolitan Court is pleased to announce the return of in-person Valentine’s Day weddings after conducting the holiday nuptials virtually since 2021. “This marks the 24th year in which the Metropolitan Court Judges been have performing Valentine’s Day weddings for the public, and there’s even more excitement around the event this year with the return of… Continue reading In-person Valentines’ Day weddings return after three years

Metro Court’s Free Civil Legal Clinics continue throughout 2024

The Metropolitan Court will continue to host its free monthly civil legal clinics throughout 2024. Volunteer attorneys will be available each month by phone to provide free legal advice in the following areas: Landlord/Tenant Matters, Consumer Rights, Contract Disputes, Employee Wage Claims, and Consumer Debt. The clinics are held on the second Friday of each… Continue reading Metro Court’s Free Civil Legal Clinics continue throughout 2024

Behavioral Health Court Celebrates 20 Years

Chief Judge and Presiding Program Judge Joshua J. Sánchez congratulates Dale Burton, who recently graduated from the Behavioral Health Court at the treatment court’s 20th Anniversary Celebration.

In November, the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court commemorated the 20th anniversary of its Behavioral Health Court, a treatment court that works to increase public safety and the quality of life for people with a mental health diagnosis charged with a crime by reducing criminogenic behavior and providing lifelong stability. Established in November of 2003 by… Continue reading Behavioral Health Court Celebrates 20 Years

Local Specialty Court Selected as National Mentor Court

Judge Renée Torres The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court’s Urban Native American Healing to Wellness Court was recently named a Mentor Court for similar programs across the country. The Tribal Law and Policy Institute (TLPI) selected the program citing its adherence to best practice principles of the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) and to… Continue reading Local Specialty Court Selected as National Mentor Court

Metro Court’s DWI Recovery Court receives national leadership award

Photographed from left to right: Vicki Johnston, Tanya Rabinowitz, Andrew McCants, Judge Christine E. Rodriguez, Adam Manthei, Natalya Nieto, Nayeli Carmona-Olivas, Kathleen Hartford A local program that has helped thousands of participants achieve sobriety has been recognized as a leader among DWI Courts nationwide. Metro Court’s DWI Recovery Court received the prestigious DWI Court Leadership… Continue reading Metro Court’s DWI Recovery Court receives national leadership award

Native American Specialty Court hosts Summer Feast in recognition of participants’ journey to recovery

The Metropolitan Court’s Urban Native American Healing to Wellness Court held a Summer Feast in late July in recognition of its participants’ progress in the program. The traditional potluck-style feast aims to promote the feeling of community amongst those in the program and those guiding them on their road to recovery. “Much of the healing… Continue reading Native American Specialty Court hosts Summer Feast in recognition of participants’ journey to recovery

Metro Court providing opportunity to clear outstanding warrants before holiday season

For a second time this year, the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is offering the public a unique opportunity to clear outstanding misdemeanor warrants with the Court. The Home for the Holidays – Virtual Safe Surrender event, which will take place throughout the month of November, will provide people an opportunity to turn themselves in on… Continue reading Metro Court providing opportunity to clear outstanding warrants before holiday season

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