Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 Monday-Friday Edith Serna Gutierrez, Municipal Judge Sonya Ruiz, Court Administrator and Alternate Judge Cynthia Ordonez, Court Specialist I Jackie Hernandez, Court Specialist II/Receptionist 215 North Bullard Silver City, NM 88061 Phone: 575-388-4504 Fax: 575-388-0465 E-mail: toscmc@cybermesa.com

Court Rules

• Effective 12/31/2008, the Municipal Court will no longer accept Private Citizen Complaints, in keeping with a New Mexico Supreme Court ruling. All complaints must be filed through a police officer, code enforcement officer, community improvement officer, animal control officer, or prosecutor.
• All cell phones must be turned off prior to entering the courtroom. Cell phone use is prohibited in the courtroom.
• Defendants are seen on a first-come, first-served basis with the exception of scheduled trials and arraignments.
• Proper attire is to be worn in the court at all times. This includes police officers and attorneys. Clothing exhibiting profanity or inappropriate designs and vulgar attire is prohibited. Defendants with such will be asked to cover-up or return in appropriate attire.
• All weapons such as knives, guns, blades, and all dangerous items that can be considered weapons must be checked with the receptionist at the front window prior to entering the courtroom area. Failure to do so will be considered a direct contempt of court and can be punished with a fine and/or jail time.

Sample of Municipal Court Flowchart