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Probate Judge

Carlos Carrillo is Socorro County's elected probate judge. He is serving his first term through 2014.

 Department Resources

The probate judge is a part-time position in Socorro County. Probate courts for each county in the state were established by the New Mexico Constitution, Article VI, Section 23. That constitutional section gives the New Mexico Legislature power to define the jurisdiction of the probate courts within the scope of the constitution.

Since July 1, 1976, jurisdiction of the probate courts is limited to the following activities:

  • Admission of will to informal probate.
  • Informal appointment of personal representatives.
  • If required, fixing bond according to the formula set out in the state Probate Code.
  • Upon verified application of a personal representative, signing a certificate that the personal representative appears to have fully executed an estate.
  • To enable the personal representative to obtain a discharge of liens securing his performance.

The Probate Judge also is authorized by law to perform marriages.

 Key Contacts

Ruben Savedra
575.835.0589

 Important Links

New Mexico Courts