Fifth Judicial District Court - Chaves County Court cases in Chaves County, Roswell, NM
Chaves County Fifth Judicial District Court in Roswell, NM is a New Mexico state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction). It is the primary trial court for Chaves County, handling major civil cases, felony criminal prosecutions and related misdemeanors, domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile delinquency and abuse/neglect, probate and guardianship, mental health commitments, and injunctive relief/protective orders. The court also hears appeals-usually de novo-from Chaves County magistrate and municipal courts and reviews certain administrative decisions. Routine traffic infractions are generally initiated in magistrate or municipal courts; the district court hears traffic-related felony offenses and traffic appeals.
Fifth Judicial District Court - Chaves County Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Chaves |
| Street Address: | 400 N. Virginia Ave. |
| City: | Roswell |
| Zip Code: | 88201 |
| Phone: | 575-622-2212 |
| Fax: | 575-624-9510 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Website URL: | https://fifthdistrictcourt.nmcourts.gov/court-location-chaves-county.aspx |
| Parking: | There is no parking at the courthouse itself (except for handicapped individuals with proper documentation). You cannot park at any businesses or private residences. Most businesses and residential homeowners will tow your vehicle. The Court will not be responsible if your vehicle is towed. |
| Restrictions: | The following items shall not be brought into the building: firearms, knives (including small pocket knives), scissors or anything with a cutting edge, no tools, any type of spray, no drugs or drug paraphernalia, or any other item identified as a weapon by the security personnel. No photographic or audio-visual equipment of any type including cameras, video or audio recorders or players are allowed without prior court approval. All cell phones must be turned off before entering a courtroom. House shoes and shower shoes are not permitted. Sandals are permitted. Flip flops are not allowed in the courtrooms. No person shall wear shorts, tank tops, halter tops, muscle shirts, sweat pants, or anything exposing the midriffs or underwear. No person shall wear clothing that displays gang symbols. Hats, ball caps and sunglasses shall be removed upon entry into the Courthouse. No pets are allowed in the Courthouse (exception: dogs assisting vision or medically impaired individuals). Individuals are not permitted to enter the courtroom with food or drink. Parties should refrain from chewing gum while their case is being litigated. Use of tobacco and E-Cigarette products are prohibited inside the Courthouse. |
| Forms & Filing: | https://www.nmcourts.gov/self-help/forms/ |
| Jury Service: | https://fifthdistrictcourt.nmcourts.gov/chaves-jury-reporting-times/ |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Email: | rosdjury@nmcourts.gov |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fifth-Judicial-District-Court/216261798384824 |
| Special Access: | Handicapped parking is available in front of the courthouse. |
| About / Additional Info: | The Fifth Judicial District Court was organized in 1889 and consisted of the counties of Socorro and Lincoln. Chaves, Eddy and Lea Counties had not been created then and were part of Lincoln County. In 1889, Chaves and Eddy Counties were created. They were to remain part of Lincoln County until January 1, 1891, and be attached to the Third Judicial District. However, an Act of Congress approved July 10, 1890, created five judicial districts in the Territory of New Mexico. The Counties of Socorro, Lincoln, Chaves and Eddy constituted the Fifth Judicial District. In 1903, Roosevelt County was created and attached to the Fifth Judicial District. |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaves_County_Courthouse |
Services and Case Types Handled in Fifth Judicial District Court - Chaves County
Chaves County 5th Judicial District Court is the general-jurisdiction trial court serving the public in Chaves County, New Mexico. It handles:
- Criminal cases (felonies, indictments, arraignments, motions, trials, sentencing).
- Civil cases (tort, contract, real property, injunctions).
- Family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support).
- Juvenile matters (delinquency; abuse/neglect).
- Probate/estate, guardianship/conservatorship, and mental health commitments.
- Appeals from lower courts as provided by law.
Core services include:
- Case filings and records management (including e-filing where available), docket/calendar access, certified copies.
- Protective orders, including domestic violence orders of protection.
- Jury services: summons, qualification, deferrals, orientation, petit and grand jury management, and juror compensation.
- Court hearings and trials (in-person or remote), scheduling, and orders/judgments.
- Public-facing assistance such as forms, fee processing, and interpreter/language access.