Eighth Judicial District Court - Union County Court cases in Union County, Clayton, NM
Union County 8th Judicial District Court in Clayton is a New Mexico state district court (court of general jurisdiction) serving Union County within the Eighth Judicial District. It handles civil cases (tort, contract, real property, injunctions), felony criminal matters, and family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support, adoption, and orders of protection). The court also hears juvenile delinquency and abuse/neglect cases, mental health and guardianship matters, and contested probate and estate disputes. In addition, it addresses serious traffic-related offenses (such as felony DWI and vehicular homicide) and hears appeals from local magistrate and municipal courts, as well as certain administrative decisions.
Eighth Judicial District Court - Union County Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Union |
| Street Address: | 100 Court St. |
| City: | Clayton |
| Zip Code: | 88415 |
| Phone: | 575-374-9577 |
| Fax: | 575-374-2089 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Website URL: | https://eighthdistrictcourt.nmcourts.gov/jury-information-contact-us.aspx |
| Forms & Filing: | https://www.nmcourts.gov/self-help/forms/ |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | https://eighthdistrictcourt.nmcourts.gov/home/court-calendar/ |
| Jury Service: | https://jury.nmcourts.gov/jury-orientation/ |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| About / Additional Info: | The purpose of the Eighth Judicial District Court, statutorily created in Taos, Colfax, and Union counties, is to provide access to justice, resolve disputes justly and timely, and maintain accurate records of legal proceedings that affect rights and legal status of the parties in order to independently protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the constitution of New Mexico and the United States. |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_County_Courthouse_(New_Mexico) |
Services and Case Types Handled in Eighth Judicial District Court - Union County
- The Eighth Judicial District Court serves Union County, New Mexico, as a trial court of general jurisdiction.
- Case types: felony criminal; civil (tort, contract, real property, injunctions); domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support); juvenile (delinquency and abuse/neglect); probate/estates; guardianship/conservatorship; mental health commitments; domestic violence orders of protection; appeals from lower courts/administrative bodies.
- Core services:
- Case filings (civil, criminal, family, probate), docketing, and case management.
- Scheduling and conducting hearings and trials (arraignments, motions, settlement conferences, jury and bench trials, sentencing).
- Protective order intake, expedited hearings, and order issuance.
- Jury services: qualification, summons, orientation, panel management, and juror payment.
- Public access to court records and certified copies, consistent with confidentiality laws.
- Self-help forms and procedural information (no legal advice), interpreter and ADA accommodation requests.
- Collection of court-ordered fines, fees, and restitution.