Office Closure Notice
The Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Aztec, Gallup and Clovis offices are closed to the public, in-person consultations, and visitors until further notice. Staff is available by phone. Numbers for offices are available here Offices
All other offices are open to the public and employees.
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
Admin Leave Award 2.0 , LOPD Restoring Client Services and Reopening Plan 1.1 and the LOPD Coronavirus Response Plan 1.3 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:
-Click here for the latest CDC Update
-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.
LOPD Restoring Client Services and Reopening Plan 1.1.
Chief Public Defender Safe Workplace Directive
LOPD Coronavirus Response Plan 1.3
LOPD Memo to Provide Direction to Managers When Positive COVID-19 Test
LOPD HR - Explaining the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
LOPD Paid COVID-19 Leave Table
LOPD Paid COVID-19 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
[01-27-21] NMPD Commission Meeting Agenda February 5, 2021. New!
[11-16-20] NM Supreme court has paused all jury trials until January 1, 2021. New!
[10-16-20] The Roswell office has moved to 500 N. Main Suite 105 Roswell, NM 88201. New!
[6-8-20] LOPD Body Camera Press Release New!
[5-4-20] Contract Counsel FY 21 RFP Package.
[3-15-20] LOPD Letter to Justice Nakamura.
[3-10-20] Amendment to 10.12.6 NMAC Sections 3,10,11 and 15. New!
