Each district judge shall be subject to retention or rejection at the general election every sixth year. Every judicial district has a chief judge selected by the judges of that district for a term of three years. The district court has supervisory control and appellate jurisdiction over inferior courts and tribunals. Judges in the Fifth Judicial District serve in all three counties. The district court is a court of record.
All records are permanent.
The New Mexico Judicial System made up of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Administrative Office of the Courts, District Courts, Metropolitan Court and Magistrate Courts is funded by the State of New Mexico. By law, facilities are provided to the district courts by the counties. The New Mexico Judicial System is a bargain. Back to top District Court Clerk's Office The District Court Clerks in the Fifth Judicial District are responsible for a wide range of administrative and clerical duties within the district court. The clerk's office is responsible for filing, processing and retaining all cases filed in each county in the Fifth Judicial District.