Municipal Court

Village Seal Handcrafted by Christopher Gonzales, Jr

 

Corrales Municipal Court will be closed Friday, July 3, 2026 in observance of Independence Day. Extensions will be granted.

Email paperwork to: municipalcourt [at] corrales-nm.org (municipalcourt[at]corrales-nm[dot]org)

If you have questions, please call 505-897-0503. Leave a message with name, phone number, date of birth, case/citation number. 

 

Court hearings are held by ZOOM computer or telephone conference. Contact the court immediately if you have not received a mailed notice for court.

ALL PAPERWORK MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE COURT 3 DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR ASSIGNED COURT DATE
municipalcourt [at] corrales-nm.org (municipalcourt[at]corrales-nm[dot]org)

To get help to pay a citation, or provide compliance paperwork, you may:

  1. Pay fines and fees at: CITEPAYUSA.COM https://mobile.citepayusa.com/home 
     

  2. Mail compliance papers, Court fines or fees to:​​

    Village of Corrales
    4324 Corrales Road
    Corrales, NM 87048

         PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO THE VILLAGE OF CORRALES

  1. Email or FAX Compliance paperwork or documents to:
    municipalcourt [at] corrales-nm.org (municipalcourt[at]corrales-nm[dot]org)
    505-899-6541 - fax number
    Your email will be confirmed and you must call the court to confirm email receipt.

  2. Call 505-897-0503 
    If no one answers, press zero during the message to leave a detailed message with your name, date of birth, mailing address and citation or case number; a clerk will call back.

 

Important things to know:

  • The court cannot give legal advice on your case. The staff can answer questions about court process.
  • People with citations may walk-in to the Courthouse to make payments or submit paperwork.
  • The judge will not speak to you before your court hearing, you must appear in court to talk to the judge.
  • The court holds case hearings on Wednesdays.
  • Corrales Municipal is a court of limited jurisdiction which only hears criminal cases cited in the Village of Corrales under the municipal laws.

You have the right to:

  • Be presumed innocent at trial until the village proves its case beyond a reasonable doubt.
  • Remain silent, anything you say may be used against you in your case.
  • A trial if you have plead not guilty.
  • Compel the attendance of the village's witnesses, hear them testify about your case and ask them questions.
  • Testify on your own behalf and have witnesses testify.
  • The assistance of an attorney if your case includes possible jail. If you cannot afford an attorney, then one will be appointed to you if you apply and qualify.
  • An appeal if you are found guilty by the court after a trial.
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