How the Jury is selected
The New Mexico Legislature passed a law which states that anyone residing within the county that meets some general conditions which include being either a registered voter or a licensed driver is eligible to be selected for jury services. The Motor Vehicle Department and the Secretary of State supply the database containing this information to Information Systems Division in Santa Fe. This information is merged to form a master jury database or “master jury list” for random selection of jurors. Upon request from the court, a specific number of names are randomly selected and the summonses are printed. The Administration Office of the Courts, also located in Santa Fe, mails the summons' to prospective jurors. The court has no control over who is chosen or what names are in the database, nor can we remove an individual from the mater jury list.

Term of Service
Jury selection is generally for a 4-month period, unless otherwise instructed. The court is normally in session Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Parking
Clovis
Parking is available in the lot behind the courthouse as well as across Main Street at the Clovis Carver Library building.
Disabled parking is located on the south side of the courthouse and may be entered from 7th Street.

Portales
Parking is available in the courthouse parking lot on the square.

Meals and Refreshments
The Court provides beverages to empaneled jurors. Meals will be provided only to jurors who are in deliberation or sequestered. At other times, you will be responsible for your own meal but will be paid jury time through the lunch hour.

Dress
Jurors may dress casually but befitting the dignity of the Court. Shorts are not permitted. Do not wear clothing that will cause a distraction. Jurors are urged to bring a sweater or light jacket due to the courtrooms can be chilly during the winter months or the air conditioner may be too cool for some during the summer.

Security Checks
For jurors’ safety as well as for the staff and other court patrons, bailiffs will be performing security checks prior to entry into the courtroom.

THE 9TH DISTRICT COURT IS A WEAPON FREE ZONE.

NO KNIVES, OR WEAPONS OF ANY KIND ARE ALLOWED.

Smoking
Clovis
The Curry County Courthouse is a smoke-free building. A smoking area is located outside the red painted line on Main Street and 7th Street. Empaneled jurors should make arrangements with the bailiff before leaving the courtroom area to smoke.

Portales
The Roosevelt County Courthouse is a smoke-free building. You are allowed to smoke outside the courthouse. Empaneled jurors should make arrangements with the bailiff before leaving the courtroom area to smoke.

A.D.A Compliance
Clovis
Disabled parking facilities and entrance to the Curry County courthouse are located on the south side of the building near the Juvenile Detention Center. An elevator entrance at that level will eliminate the need to climb stairs. Anyone seeking additional assistance whould notify the Court Clerk’s Office in advance. A ramp is available in the main courtroom at the jury box for jurors who use a wheelchair. Jurors who are hearing impaired or require special assistance should make that known to the court before the trial begins so that reasonable accommodations can be made.
Portales
Disabled parking facilities and entrance to the Roosevelt County Courthouse are located on the north side of the courthouse off 1st Street.

THE 9TH DISTRICT COURT IS A WEAPON FREE ZONE.

NO KNIVES, OR WEAPONS OF ANY KIND ARE ALLOWED.

PLEASE TURN YOUR CELL PHONE OFF WHEN YOU ARE IN ANY COURT PROCEEDING.