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Mescalero Tribal Court

159 Deer Trail

Mescalero, NM 88340

Phone: (575) 464-0414    Color Code Hot Line: (575) 464-9375

Fax: (575) 464-4863

General email:  tribalcourt@mescaleroapachetribe.com

Mission Statement

To hear and process cases for all community members seeking justice or relief in accordance to the Mescalero Apache Constitution, Laws, Ordinances, and Traditions and Customs in an impartial and efficient manner.

Hours of Operation

            Monday – Friday        8:00 am – 4:30 pm (Open during the lunch hour)

General Docket Schedule

Civil Hearings

Children’s Hearings ITMO: Juvenile

Criminal

Arraignments

Pre-Trials. Motions. Revocations

Trials

Traffic Citations

Conservation Citations

Monday (AM/PM)

Wednesday (AM/PM). Friday (AM)

Monday at 1:30PM. Wednesday at 1:30PM. Friday at 1:30PM

Tuesday (AM). Tuesday (PM). Tuesday (PM).

Thursday (PM)

Thursday (AM)

Thursday (AM)

Filing Fees

Civil $35.00

Appeal $25.00

Divorce $50.00

Drop Fee $35.00

Payments

  • All payments must be made by MONEY ORDER
  • Payments must include CASE NUMBER, PARTY NAME & ADDRESS

Legal Advice

The court staff and Judges cannot provide legal advice to anyone. A list of Lay Advocates who are approved to practice in the Mescalero Tribal Court is available at the front reception.

Office of Public Defender

Vacant Public Defender

Keriana Barcus, Acting Public Defender

Kristen Tissnolthtos, Administrative Assistant

Mescalero Apache Tribe

108 Central Mescalero, NM 88340

Phone: 575-464-9213

Fax: 575-464-4955

SORNA Officer

Samuel Klinekole, Conservation Officer

Ruben Peralta, Conservation Officer

at Mescalero Conservation Law Enforcement Department

Phone: 575-464-9323 OR 575-464-9527

Fax: 575-973-5601

*Information regarding sex offender list, please contact:

Conservation Officer Samuel Klinekole or Ruben Peralta

https://mescaleroapache.nsopw.gov/Home.aspx

Mescalero Apache Probation Office

590 Sage Ave, Mescalero NM 88340. Office: 575-464-4359. Fax: 575-464-4489. COLOR CODE HOT LINE: 575-464-4359

Lead Probation Officer

Adult Probation Officer

Adult Probation Officer

Probation Receptionist

JV Probation Officer

Security Officer

Anna Scott

Beth Sunrise

Mamie Carrillo

texVacant

Erma Allard-Silva

Garret Apachito

Address

590 Sage Ave, Mescalero NM 88340

Phone Number: 575-464-4359

Fax: 575-464-4489


 

FORMS

Pro Se Handbook (Self-Help)

Civil Cases

  1. Protection / Restraining Order
    • Form Packet
  2. Application to Modify, Terminate, Extend-Protection Order
    • Form Packet
  3. Motion Alleging Violation of Protection / Restraining Order
    • Form Packet
  4. Affidavit
  5. Dissolution of Marriage
    • Form Packet
  6. Name Change
    • Form Packet
  7. Estate
    • Form Packet

Glossary of Legal Terms

Criminal Cases

  1. Affidavit
  2. Subpoena Form
  3. Bond Return Request Form

Children’s Cases

  1. Affidavit
  2. Adoption
    • Form Packet
  3. Child Support
    • Form Packet

Appeal

  • Form

Contact Information

  • Form

Notice of Legal Representation

  • Form
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Miscellaneous Forms

Extra Sheet-Affidavit

Payroll Deduction Authorization

Request to Make Payments

Request for Records

Recusal Request

All forms must be complete and contain all contact information of the parties.

Complete all forms including party for court to serve. If opposing party address is not known, it may delay the processing of the case.  Incomplete forms and forms lacking opposing party information may result in a delay in setting your case on the docket.

It is your responsibility to inform the court clerks of your current physical residence and mailing addresses.


Court Staff

Chief Judge, Hon. Joab Maestas

Associate Judge, Vacant

Associate Judge, Vacant

Associate Judge, Vacant

Associate Judge, Vacant

Court Administrator, Esperanza Gallagher

Lead Court Clerk, Zandra Ssmith

Court Clerk, Sariah Enjady

Court Clerk, Jessica Knighten

Court Clerk, Rosynelle Smith

Court Clerk, Melony Spitty

Court Clerk (Rep), Sheriah Shanta

Court CLerk (PT), Jessica Knighten

Bailiff, Rory Chino

Process Server, Ivan Scott

Security Officer, Lemuel Rocha

Vacant

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