“Justice cannot be a privilege for just a few,” declared Mayor Rocio Adame as she inaugurated the city’s first Municipal Court of Peace and Civic Justice in the Villa Turística neighborhood—marking a first of its kind in Baja California.
The new court is designed to bring justice closer to residents by offering mediation and conciliation mechanisms to resolve neighborhood disputes amicably, without immediately resorting to the State Attorney General’s Office. Located between Artículo Tercera and Ramón Ramírez streets, the facility required an investment of 16.2 million pesos.
During the ceremony, Mayor Adame highlighted that this civic justice model places Rosarito at the forefront in Baja California, providing quick and effective solutions to everyday conflicts.
Cases such as loud music, water runoff affecting neighboring properties, or cars parked improperly in front of homes are among the disputes that can be resolved through dialogue and conciliation at the court.
Administrative sanctions may range from warnings and fines based on Mexico’s official unit of measurement (UMAS), to up to 36 hours of detention or community service. If a potential crime is identified, citizens will be guided toward the appropriate legal authorities.
The new facility includes a reception hall, cashier’s area, administrative offices, vehicle recovery section, municipal holding cells, forensic medical office, psychology department, storage for seized items, offices for on-duty civic judges, judge coordination area, security booth, and a monitoring center. Officials say the goal is to guarantee transparent proceedings and efficient service.
“The Court of Peace and Civic Justice is a tool that gives voice to citizens and helps address problems before they escalate,” Adame said. “Here, we prioritize conciliation, prevention, and respect among neighbors to strengthen social harmony.”
Rigoberto Martínez González, coordinator of civic judges, added that the city has trained judges capable of resolving disputes and delivering fair rulings.