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. The prompt and orderly dispatch of the business of the district court is dependent upon the efficient operation of the clerk's office. Back to top Jury Service Citizens are often called upon to serve as jurors. Jurors perform a vital role in the American system of justice.
Jury service is a high duty of citizenship.
To qualify for jury service, one must be at least 18 years of age and a United States citizen. Voter and drivers license information is maintained on a central computer data base at the General Services Department in Santa Fe. Upon order of the court, names are selected by computer from the voter information data base. The computer is programmed so that names are selected at random so no discrimination may be exercised. Summons and juror questionnaire forms are mailed to prospective jurors.