Office Closure Notice
LOPD offices are no longer open to the public.
Please call your local Public Defender Office found under the Offices tab to:
-Apply for a Public Defender
- Speak with your attorney
- All other questions
For updated information, please check our website at www.lopdnm.us or on Facebook or Twitter
LOPD COVID-19 Statement
The LOPD administration is concerned about the health and safety of our employees and clients. We are actively working with our partners in the justice system to create procedures to limit potential exposure to the coronavirus while also fulfilling our mission to our clients. Please refer to the LOPD Coronavirus Response Plan 1.2 and the Administrative Leave Award 1.2- Families First Coronavirus Response Act for our current plans, which will be updated as needed.
The department encourages employees to self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19. Employees who suspect possible exposure, are sick or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, must immediately contact their physician, inform the Department of Health, their immediate supervisor, and LOPD-HR. The state Department of Health coronavirus hotline is (855)-600-3453. If you feel like you are at high risk for this infection or have been exposed, please contact the Department of Health, and notify your supervisor immediately.
Please stay informed by visiting the following websites:
-Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention
-World Health Organization (WHO)
The New Mexico Department of Health is the lead agency for the statewide coronavirus response. Community members are encouraged to visit NMDOH and follow NMDOH on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for the latest information.
Chief Public Defender Safe Workplace Directive
LOPD Coronavirus Response Plan 1.2
Administrative Leave Award 1.2- Families First Coronavirus Response Act
LOPD HR - Explaining the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Coronavirus Leave Request Form
Employee Rights- Families First Coronavirus Response Act
LOPD HR Department Office Telework Agreement 04.02.20
DOH Public Health Order April 6, 2020
COVID-19 DOH Order March 23, 2020
News & Events
[3-23-20] NMPD Commission Meeting Agenda May 1, 2020. New!
[3-16-20] LOPD Press Release March 15, 2020. New!
[3-15-20] LOPD Letter to Justice Nakamura. New!
[3-10-20] Proposed Rule Regarding LOPD Employees Running in Partisan Elections. New!
[3-10-20] Amendment to 10.12.6 NMAC Sections 3,10,11 and 15. New!
