Online Complaint Form

Complaint Process

Any person may file a complaint against a judge. The complaint must be on the Commission’s complaint form. The Commission may docket misconduct allegations against a judge on its own motion and the Executive Director may also docket complaints as General Counsel.

When a complaint is received, the Commission and/or its staff will review the complaint to decide if it falls within the Commission’s jurisdiction. Staff investigates and gathers documents to be presented to the Commission, which may dismiss unsubstantiated and/or appellate allegations and/or entire complaints after review. Judges are not notified of unsubstantiated complaints, complaints that are beyond the Commission’s jurisdiction or complaints that are appellate in nature.

Completing the Complaint Form

Provide your name and contact information. You must provide your mailing address; the Commission is unable to respond by e-mail.
Anonymous complaints are not accepted.
If the complaint concerns a court case, include all relevant case numbers.
Include the name of the judge and court.
Include the names and contact information for all witnesses.
Include the name(s) of the attorney(s) who represented you or who are related to your case.
Provide a concise written statement of your allegations.
Provide any evidence you have to support your allegations.

All materials that you file with the Commission will become part of the Commission’s confidential files and will not be returned or copied to you. Please only provide copies of your supporting documents.

Complaints will not be accepted by phone or in person unless a special accommodation is approved needed due to a disability. Please do not appear at the Commission office without a prior appointment.

Accommodations for Disabilities and Language: If you have a disability and require an accommodation, or if you are having issues accessing our website, please contact the Commission office at (505) 222-9353.

Please Note

All materials that you file with the Commission will become part of the Commission’s confidential files and will not be returned or copied to you. Please only provide copies of your supporting documents.

Complaints will not be accepted by phone or in person unless special accommodation is needed due to a disability. Please do not appear at the Commission office without a prior appointment.

Accommodations for Disabilities and Language: If you have a disability and need accommodation, or if you are having issues accessing our website, please contact the Commission office at (505) 222-9353.

Complaint Against a Judge

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Your Contact Information:

Name*

First Last

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Home Phone Number

Cell Phone Number

Email Address*

Judge Information:

Name of Judge*

First Last

Name of Court:

Name of Court

Court Location:

City*

County*

Court Level (check one):*

Supreme Court

Court of Appeals

District Court

Metropolitan Court

Magistrate Court

Municipal Court

Probate Court

Case Information (Please provide case information below)

Case Number (include all letters and numbers):

Attorney Information (Please provide the names and telephone numbers of your attorney and opposing attorney)

Attorney Name:

First Last

Phone

Attorney Name:

First Last

Phone

Witness Information (Please provide the names and telephone numbers of any witnesses to your allegations)

Name:

First Last

Phone

Name:

First Last

Phone

NATURE OF COMPLAINT:

Using the template, please state in full detail the basis of your complaint against the judge and if necessary, use additional paper to complete the information. Keep a copy of the complaint and any attachments for your personal records, as JSC will not provide you with any copies once submitted.

Allegation Number 1

Please provide all relevant details, dates, places and facts.*

Allegation Number 2

Please provide all relevant details, dates, places and facts.

Allegation Number 3

Please provide all relevant details, dates, places and facts.

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Consent*

I affirm, under penalty of perjury that the foregoing representations are true.

I understand that the NM Judicial Standards Commission does not have authority to intervene on my behalf in any proceeding or to change any decision reached by a court. In filing this complaint, I agree to cooperate with the Commission and it's staff and to testify, if asked, concerning the matters raised in my complaint.

Signature*

Date*