Fifth Judicial District Court - Eddy County Court cases in Eddy County, Carlsbad, NM
Eddy County Fifth Judicial District Court in Carlsbad, New Mexico is a state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction) serving Eddy County within the Fifth Judicial District (Chaves, Eddy, Lea). It handles major civil lawsuits, felony criminal prosecutions and related proceedings, domestic relations/family cases (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile delinquency and child-abuse/neglect matters, guardianship and mental-health commitments, and issues protective orders. It also hears appeals de novo from magistrate and municipal courts, including misdemeanor and traffic cases.
Fifth Judicial District Court - Eddy County Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Eddy |
| Street Address: | 102 N. Canal St. |
| City: | Carlsbad |
| Zip Code: | 88220 |
| Phone: | 575-885-4740 |
| Fax: | 575-887-7095 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Website URL: | https://fifthdistrictcourt.nmcourts.gov/court-location-eddy-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/eddy-jury-reporting-times/ |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Email: | rosdefile@nmcourts.gov |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Eddy-County-Court-House/390283771054257 |
| Special Access: | Handicapped parking is available in front of the courthouse. |
| About / Additional Info: | The Fifth Judicial District is one of the largest districts in the State of New Mexico. In 1905, Lincoln and Socorro Counties became part of the Third Judicial District leaving Chaves, Eddy and Roosevelt Counties as the Fifth Judicial District. In 1909, Curry County was created and added to the district. In 1917, Lea and DeBaca Counties became part of the district. In 1921, Curry, Quay, Roosevelt and DeBaca Counties became the Ninth Judicial District, leaving Chaves, Eddy and Lea Counties as the Fifth Judicial District. |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddy_County_Courthouse |
Services and Case Types Handled in Fifth Judicial District Court - Eddy County
Eddy County's Fifth Judicial District Court serves as the trial court of general jurisdiction. It handles felony criminal cases; certain misdemeanors; civil disputes (contracts, torts, property, injunctions); family law (divorce, custody, child support, paternity); juvenile delinquency and abuse/neglect; guardianship/conservatorship; name changes; and domestic violence orders of protection.
Core services:
- Case filings, docketing, and records access
- Scheduling and conducting hearings, conferences, and trials (bench and jury)
- Protective-order intake, temporary/emergency orders, and related hearings
- Jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, scheduling, and juror compensation
- Settlement facilitation/mediation where available
- Processing authorized appeals from lower courts
Public-facing support includes counters, phone assistance, and online access to calendars, forms, e-filing for attorneys, and payment of fees and fines.