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Bernalillo County, NM Arrests & Jail Records

How To Search Bernalillo County Arrest Records?

Bernalillo County records over 3,896 arrests yearly, a small fraction of New Mexico's total, which exceeds 59,847. Under the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act, the public can access arrest records, typically for a fee ranging from $1 to $25 per request. However, certain records remain confidential, including those related to juveniles, domestic violence cases, certain family court matters, and expunged records. Access to these restricted files is strictly limited to authorized individuals, such as directly involved parties, their legal representatives, authorized government agencies, and the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office.

How To Look Up Bernalillo County Arrest Records

Bernalillo County arrest records are maintained by several government agencies. Some of these agencies include the following:

  • Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office
  • Bernalillo County District Court Clerk
  • Bernalillo County Police Departments
  • New Mexico Department of Criminal Justice

Bernalillo County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office maintains most arrest and jail records within the county. To request these records, individuals may submit an inquiry by mail or visit the Sheriff's Office in person at:

Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office

400 Roma Ave NW

Albuquerque, NM 87102

Phone: (505) 468-7100

Alternatively, interested persons may search for arrest records online by completing and submitting an Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) request.

Bernalillo County Police Arrest Records

Police departments in Bernalillo County also provide access to arrest records. To request these records, you will typically need key details, such as the date, time, location, and the name of the individual involved. Some police departments also offer online access to arrest records, so it is worth checking their websites before making an in-person request.

Major police departments within Bernalillo County include:

New Mexico Department of Criminal Justice Information Services

The New Mexico Department of Public Safety (NMDPS) maintains criminal history records, including arrest reports processed within the state. Bernalillo County arrest records can be obtained through this agency by completing the Authorization for Release of Information Form and submitting it by mail to:

New Mexico Department of Public Safety

Law Enforcement Records Bureau

P.O. Box 1628

Santa Fe, NM 87504-1628

Each record request incurs a $15.00 processing fee. For further inquiries, you may contact the NMDPS Law Enforcement Records Bureau at (505) 827-9181.

Criminal Court Records

Individuals seeking arrest records that have resulted in formal charges in Bernalillo County can obtain them through the Bernalillo County District Court Clerk's Office, which handles felony case records. Misdemeanor case records, however, are typically maintained by the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court.

To request records in person, visit the District Court Clerk's Office at:

400 Lomas Blvd NW

Albuquerque, NM 87102

Phone: (505) 841-7425

For convenience, criminal case records can also be searched online through the New Mexico Courts Case Lookup portal, where users can refine their search using details such as the defendant's name, case number, or other search parameters.

Additionally, third-party services like InfoTracer provide access to Bernalillo County arrest records, often with enhanced search options and lower costs.

Arrest Statistics

The arrest rate in Bernalillo County is 525.30 per 100,000 residents. The table below shows more figures relating to arrests in Bernalillo County:

Arrest TypeNumber of Arrests
Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter13
Robbery53
Rape51
Aggravated Assault385
Simple Assault851
Arson4
Burglary/Breaking & Entry245
Motor Vehicle Theft320
Larceny732
Total Crimes Against Persons (Violent Crimes)1,516
Total Crimes Against Property2,380
Total Number of Arrests3,896

Source: Bernalillo County Sherrif's Office

Police Departments in Bernalillo County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Albuquerque Police Department400 Roma NW(505) 768-2200

Bernalillo County Jail

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