LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL COURT Court cases in Lea County, Lovington, NM
Lovington Municipal Court is a municipal court of limited jurisdiction serving the City of Lovington, New Mexico. It adjudicates violations of municipal ordinances and certain state traffic offenses occurring within city limits. Common case types include traffic citations, parking violations, city code/ordinance violations (such as animal control or nuisance matters), and petty misdemeanor criminal offenses prosecuted under municipal code. The court does not handle civil lawsuits, felony prosecutions, higher-level state misdemeanors, juvenile delinquency, or family law matters; those are heard in magistrate or district courts serving Lea County. Within its jurisdiction, the court conducts arraignments, accepts pleas, holds bench trials, imposes sentences, and may issue warrants for failures to appear.
LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL COURT Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Municipal Court |
| County: | Lea |
| Street Address: | 214 S. Love st |
| City: | Lovington |
| Zip Code: | 88260 |
| Phone: | (575) 396-2884 |
| Hours: | M-Th: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.lovingtoncares.org/ |
Services and Case Types Handled in LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL COURT
Lovington Municipal Court serves the public by adjudicating municipal ordinance and traffic matters. Typical cases include traffic citations, parking violations, code-enforcement/animal control issues, and other petty-misdemeanor ordinance violations (e.g., shoplifting under city ordinance, disorderly conduct, minor alcohol violations). Services include case filing/intake of citations and complaints; warrant issuance/recall; arraignments, pretrial conferences, bench and jury trials, and sentencing; compliance monitoring (fines, payment plans, community service); calendar management and continuances; access to court records/certified copies; and interpreters/ADA accommodations. Jury services cover juror qualification, summons, orientation, scheduling, and excuses. The court accepts fines/fees and may set bonds on municipal cases. Protective orders (domestic violence or stalking) are not handled by Municipal Court; file in Magistrate or District Court. Appeals from Municipal Court go to District Court.