New Mexico Criminal Records
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Where to Find New Mexico Criminal Records
The New Mexico State Central Repository for Criminal History, operated by the New Mexico Department of Safety, keeps all criminal records, including felony and misdemeanor arrests, and DWI offenses. To access a criminal record, fill out a request form, have it notarized and mail it along with a certified check or money order for $12.
Legally Accessing New Mexico Criminal Records
New Mexico releases criminal records to individuals who request their personal New Mexico criminal records, as well as to law enforcement agencies and authorized employers. The individual in question must consent to the search if an employer wants to perform a New Mexico background check, however.
How to Rectify Mistakes in a Criminal Record
If you think your criminal record is incorrect, call the Department of Safety and describe the mistake, and they will direct you how to proceed getting it amended.
In order to access New Mexico background checks and criminal records, follow the steps and instructions below:
Step 1:
Download the New Mexico Authorization for Release of Information form.
Step 2:
Fill out the request form and write “self” in the space that asks for the name of requester. Once complete, it must be notarized.
Step 3:
Mail the notarized form, along with a certified check or money order for $12, to the New Mexico Department of Safety.
For additional information, feel free to contact the New Mexico Department of Safety through the following contact details:
New Mexico arrest records are available to law enforcement agencies, as well as the general public through the New Mexico Corrections Department. To facilitate the retrieval of New Mexico arrest records, the Corrections Department has made them available online.
Step 1: Visit the New Mexico Corrections Department’s website and go to the page for the New Mexico Offender Information Search tool.
Step 2: Input either the first and/or last name of the offender or the offender’s NMCD number.
Step 3: Results will be shown at the bottom of the page in alphabetical order by last name. If pictures are available, they can be viewed by clicking the link on the right.
For more information on New Mexico arrest records, you can contact the Corrections Department at:
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