Jacqueline R. Medina at a glance
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- Chief Judge
- Jurisdiction
- New Mexico · State
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Jacqueline R. Medina
Chief Judge · New Mexico Court of Appeals
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Biography
Professional career
- The Chief Judge of the New Mexico Court of Appeals, serving a two‐year term elected by her peers in 2025, and has been on the court since 2018
- Joined the New Mexico Court of Appeals after election in 2018 and became chief judge in April 2025, succeeding Jennifer L. Attrep.
- The cited court announcement describes a two-year chief-judge term
- Her chief-judge responsibilities include court administration alongside appellate adjudication
Education
- a J.D. from its law school in 1991.
- Her academic qualifications include a political science B.A. from the University of New Mexico in 1987
Additional information
- Jacqueline R. Medina was selected as Chief Judge in April 2025 by a peer vote, succeeding Judge Jennifer L. Attrep.
- The first native of Taos to serve on the Court of Appeals.
- Her pre-bench legal career encompassed more than sixteen years as an assistant attorney general, among them work in the Criminal Appeals Division, as well as earlier assistant district attorney and Children’s Court attorney positions.
- As Chief Judge, she is the administrative authority over the 10‐member court’s budget, personnel, and general operations, and continues to hear cases
- Medina’s leadership role emphasizes collaboration with judges and staff to serve New Mexico’s residents
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Media Electronic Device Coverage
Statewide
New Mexico Rule 23-107 authorizes broadcasting, televising, photographing, and recording in state court proceedings subject to the rule's guidelines and judicial control.
The broadcasting, televising, photographing, and recording of court proceedings in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, district courts, magistrate courts, and metropolitan courts of the State of New Mexico are hereby authorized in accordance with the guidelines promulgated herewith.Rule 23-107. Broadcasting, televising, photographing and recording of court proceedings ↗
Remote appearances
Statewide
New Mexico Judiciary remote-proceedings standards treat virtual courtrooms as formal courtroom settings and impose conduct expectations for remote participants.
The courtroom, whether a physical in-person courtroom, or a virtual courtroom, remains a formal and serious setting where judges hear matters involving real people that affect real lives.New Mexico Judiciary Remote Proceedings and Meeting Standards ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
New Mexico Rule 23-107 — media coverage
New Mexico Court of Appeals
2018 dated rule; not extended to Municipal Courts. Media coverage exceptions and judicial control apply. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27Sources
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
New Mexico Courts official judicial roster
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View New Mexico Courts official judicial roster ↗Rule 23-107. Broadcasting, televising, photographing and recording of court proceedings
Statewide source · PDF · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Rule 23-107. Broadcasting, televising, photographing and recording of court proceedings ↗New Mexico Judiciary Remote Proceedings and Meeting Standards
Statewide source · PDF · Source checked July 26, 2026
View New Mexico Judiciary Remote Proceedings and Meeting Standards ↗