The Third Judicial District Court is a state court of general jurisdiction located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The Court encompasses the same geographic area as Dona Ana County. The Court has jurisdiction over criminal cases, domestic relations (divorce, child support and custody, domestic violence), probate cases, children's court (abuse and neglect of children, juvenile delinquency, adoptions) and all general civil cases (auto accidents, contract disputes, real property disputes, violation of civil rights). There are eight District Court Judges, one Child Support Hearing Officer and one part-time Domestic Violence Special Commissioner, who hear cases.
Of the 34 total outcomes we are aware of for Third Judicial District Court, 23 (67%) were decided for plaintiffs and 11 (32%) were decided for the defense. We know of 27 jury trials, 4 bench trials, and 3 cases disposed of by motion.
Out of 27 verdicts, 17 (62%) were for the plaintiff and 10 (37%) were for the defense. Prevailing plaintiffs were awarded punitives 80% of the time they asked for them (4/5), at a median ratio of 47.5 times compensatories.
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Note: Showing only judges who hear civil cases. Click "See all" below to see criminal, childrens, family court, and former judges.
| Year | Affirmed | Reversed | Affirm in part and reverse in part | Dismiss | Other disposition | Grant | Deny | Public censure | Disposition unknown | Total |
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| 2018 | 0 |
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