Second Judicial District Court
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Filing Fees, Copy Fees, and Other Court Fees
What is the fee policy of the Court?
Unless waived by an order of the Court, a filing fee shall be collected in civil matters in the amount prescribed by law. Filing fees, jury deposit or other fees collected by the clerk cannot be refunded. Fees can be paid to the clerk by attorney firm checks, cash, money order or certified check. No personal checks shall be accepted. (Rule 1-099 NMRA 2004) No fees or costs shall be taxed against the state, city, county, or nonprofit corporation authorized under the Educational Assistance Act. (NMSA 1978, 34-6-40 (B) (2001)). No fees or costs shall be taxed against any U.S. government agency (28 C.F.R.20.30, 38). Services required to be performed by district court clerks are without charge when law prescribes no fee. (NMSA 1978, 34-6-43)
What fees do I pay? How much do I pay? What is the Court's authorization?
| If you… | You pay… | Authorization |
|---|---|---|
| File a civil or children’s case | $132.00 |
NMSA 1978, 34-6-40 (2001) |
| File a domestic relations case | $137.00 |
NMSA 1978, 34-6-40 (2001) |
| Appeal a criminal case from Metropolitan Court | $35.00 | NMSA 1978, 35-13-2 (1996) |
| Want a jury for a civil trial |
$150.00/day (6 person) |
Rule 1-038 NMRA 2004 |
Are there other fees that I may have to pay?
| Item | Cost | Authorization |
|---|---|---|
| Certification | $1.50 | Rule 1-099 NMRA 2004 |
| Exemplification | $4.50 | Rule 1-099 NMRA 2004 |
| Photo Copy | .35 per page | Rule 1-099 NMRA 2004 |
| Request for a Jury for a Civil Trial |
$150.00/day (6 person) $300.00/day (12 person) |
Rule 1-038 NMRA 2004 |
| Jury List |
$5.00 per each 6 person jury |
Administrative Order |
| Tape or CD Duplication |
$4.00 per tape or CD |
Administrative Order |
| Notary Seal |
Available for case related only |
Administrative Order |
| Record Search |
$1.50 per name $5.00 prior to 1986 |
Administrative Order |
| Faxes | $5.00 per page | Administrative Order |
| Computer Report | Reasonable fee based on staff time | Administrative Order |
Are all customer required to pay for copies, etc.?
Yes, unless the customer has an order signed by a judge from the Second Judicial District Court specifically stating that the fee shall be waived or reduced; otherwise, the party must be an authorized employee of a government agency.
Address
400 Lomas Blvd NW
Room 119, 1st Floor
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Contact
Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Public Service Windows Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Phone: 505-841-7451