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

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

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

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