New Mexico. District Court (2nd Judicial District)

Dates:

Active 1848

Active 1927

Language: Spanish; Castilian, English,

Biographical notes:

Sandoval County, New Mexico was established in 1903 and formed part of the 2nd Judicial District of the United States Territorial Courts in New Mexico. Upon statehood in 1912 the Territorial Courts became the New Mexico District Courts. In 1971, Sandoval County was transferred from the 2nd to the 13th Judicial District.

From the guide to the Records of the United States Territorial and New Mexico District Courts for Sandoval County, 1903-1947 (bulk 1903-1915), (New Mexico State Records Center and Archives)

Sandoval County, New Mexico was established in 1903 and formed part of the 2nd Judicial District of the United States Territorial Courts in New Mexico. Upon statehood in 1912, the Territorial Courts became the New Mexico District Courts. In 1971, Sandoval County was transferred from the 2nd to the 13th Judicial District.

From the description of Records of the United States Territorial and New Mexico District Courts for Sandoval County, 1903-1947 (bulk, 1903-1915). (Santa Fe Public Library). WorldCat record id: 37473513

With the occupation of New Mexico in 1846 by the United States seven political sub-divisions established by Mexico in 1844 were recognized as counties under the Kearny Code of Laws. Bernalillo was one of these original seven counties. New Mexico remained under a military form of government until Sept. 9, 1850, when an Act of Congress established the Territory of New Mexico. On January 9, 1852, the boundaries of the counties were fixed by an Act of the Territorial Legislative Assembly.

Bernalillo County was placed in the 3rd Judicial District of the United States Territorial Courts in New Mexico in 1846. In 1863 Bernalillo County was transferred from the 3rd to the 2nd Judicial District. Upon statehood in 1912, the Territorial Courts became the New Mexico District Courts.

From the description of Records of the United States Territorial and New Mexico District Courts for Bernalillo County, 1848-1927 (bulk, 1848-1917). (Santa Fe Public Library). WorldCat record id: 37477185

With the occupation of New Mexico in 1846 by the United States seven political sub-divisions established by Mexico in 1844 were recognized as counties under the Kearny Code of Laws. Santa Ana was one of these original seven counties. New Mexico remained under a military form of government until Sept. 9, 1850, when an Act of Congress established the Territory of New Mexico. On January 9, 1852, the boundaries of the counties were fixed by an Act of the Territorial Legislative Assembly.

Santa Ana County, New Mexico was placed in the 1st Judicial District of the United States Territorial Courts in New Mexico in 1846. In 1863 Santa Ana County was transferred from the 1st to the 2nd Judicial District. In 1875 Santa Ana County was abolished and its area was assigned to Bernalillo County.

From the description of Records of the United States Territorial and New Mexico District Courts for Santa Ana County, 1847-1875. (Santa Fe Public Library). WorldCat record id: 37473529

With the occupation of New Mexico in 1846 by the United States seven political sub-divisions established by Mexico in 1844 were recognized as counties under the Kearny Code of Laws. Bernalillo was one of these original seven counties. New Mexico remained under a military form of government until September 9, 1850, when an Act of Congress established the Territory of New Mexico. On January 9, the boundaries of the counties were fixed by an Act of the Territorial Legislative Assembly.

Bernalillo County was placed in the 3rd Judicial District of the United States Territorial Courts in New Mexico in 1846. In 1863 Bernalillo County was transferred from the 3rd to the 2nd Judicial District. Upon statehood in 1912 the Territorial Courts became the New Mexico District Courts.

From the guide to the Records of the United States Territorial and New Mexico District Courts for Bernalillo County, 1848-1925, (New Mexico State Records Center and Archives)