Use when someone has a court date, thinks they may have a warrant, owes court fines, or needs a lawyer for a criminal or civil problem.
In danger right now: call 911. Crisis or thoughts of suicide: call or text 988. Not sure where to start? Call the Silver City Gospel Mission: 575-388-5071. Police, fire or sheriff, not an emergency: 575-388-8840 (Central Dispatch). Print our list of phone numbers →
These are the same steps our staff use when they help someone. "They" means the person who needs help: you, or someone you are helping. Go in order, and call ahead when you can.
1Look at the papers together
You can ask"Do you have any court papers? Can I look at them with you?"
Find the court name, the case number and the date on the papers.
You can ask"Is this a criminal case (charges) or a civil case (like eviction, debt, divorce or custody)?"
2Find the right court
Misdemeanors, traffic, DWI, small claims, evictions and fine payment plans: Magistrate Court, 214 N. Black St. Clerk open Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.
Grant County Magistrate Court - Division I (Silver City)
2005 Hwy 180 W, Suite 500, Silver City · Phone intake Mon-Thu 9:30 am-4:00 pm at 1-833-545-4357; online application any time at newmexicolegalaid.org. Silver City office: 575-388-0091.
New Mexico Courts HelpLine (Administrative Office of the Courts)
This guide is general information only, not medical, legal or other professional advice. Places and rules change, so please call before you go. In an emergency, call 911; in a mental health crisis, call or text 988. Disclaimer
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Questions, or want someone to walk through this with you? The Silver City Gospel Mission, 111 S. Texas St., Silver City, 575-388-5071, weekdays 9:00am-1:45pm. Everyone is welcome.