The Chaves County District and Magistrate Courthouse at 400 N. Virginia Avenue in Roswell will remain closed Tuesday, October 22, 2024.   

Welcome to the Fifth Judicial District

for Chaves County, Eddy County & Lea County

Announcements

Beware of Scams!

February 5, 2024
Have you been contacted by a person claiming to be a court employee who states that you are not in compliance with an order of the court because you missed a court date or did not pay?

Now Accepting Credit/Debit Cards

November 8, 2023
The Fifth Judicial District and Magistrate Courts are now accepting credit card payments at the courts as well as online.For online payments please visit finesandfees.nmcourts.gov.