Sixth Judicial District Court - Hidalgo County Courthouse Court cases in Hidalgo County, Lordsburg, NM
The Hidalgo County Sixth Judicial District Court in Lordsburg, New Mexico is a state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction) serving Hidalgo County within the Sixth Judicial District. It handles felony criminal cases and related preliminary proceedings; civil lawsuits of virtually any amount; family/domestic relations matters (divorce, custody, child support); juvenile (Children's Court) delinquency and abuse/neglect cases; mental health and guardianship proceedings; and appeals from magistrate and municipal courts. The court also hears serious traffic-related offenses charged as felonies, issues protective orders, conducts jury and nonjury trials, and oversees sentencing and probation in felony cases, functioning as the county's primary forum for major civil and criminal litigation.
Sixth Judicial District Court - Hidalgo County Courthouse Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Hidalgo |
| Street Address: | 300 Shakespeare St. |
| City: | Lordsburg |
| Zip Code: | 88045 |
| Phone: | 575-542-3411 |
| Fax: | 575-542-3481 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Website URL: | https://sixthdistrictcourt.nmcourts.gov/hidalgo-county.aspx |
| Parking: | Parking is available in the Parking Garage. |
| Restrictions: | Do not wear shorts, flip- flops, sunglasses, muscle shirts, tank tops, baggy or low-ridding jeans, T-shirts with rude or vulgar messages, camouflage, or other distracting clothing. Hats, bandanas, or hoods are not allowed. No see-through clothing, backless or halter tops. Make sure any metal on your person or clothing (e.g., belts, coins, keys) can be removed. Lighters, pocket knives, and other contraband will not be permitted. Do not chew gum, eat or drink in the courtrooms. Turn your cell phone off, not just on “vibrate”. Do not bring children to court. |
| Forms & Filing: | https://sixthdistrictcourt.nmcourts.gov/general-court-information/court-filing-fees-costs/ |
| Jury Service: | https://sixthdistrictcourt.nmcourts.gov/general-jury-information/ |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Special Access: | Service animals are allowed in the Courtroom. |
| About / Additional Info: | The Sixth Judicial District Court has courthouses in Grant, Hidalgo, and Luna Counties. |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hidalgo_County_Courthouse_(New_Mexico) |
Services and Case Types Handled in Sixth Judicial District Court - Hidalgo County Courthouse
- Serves as the trial court of general jurisdiction for Hidalgo County (Sixth Judicial District), providing public access to justice.
- Case types: felony criminal matters; significant civil disputes; family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support); juvenile delinquency and child abuse/neglect; domestic violence protection orders; guardianship/conservatorship and name changes; appeals from lower courts.
- Core services:
- Case intake and e-filing; issuance of summons, warrants, and subpoenas.
- Docketing, scheduling, and conducting court hearings and trials (in-person/remote).
- Protective order applications, temporary orders, and final hearings.
- Jury services: qualification, summons, orientation, and juror payment.
- Self-help forms and limited procedural guidance; interpreter and ADA accommodations.
- Access to court records and certified copies.
- Collection of fines, fees, and restitution.
- Referrals to mediation or specialty/problem-solving dockets where available.