Chaves County, NM Arrests, Mugshots & Jail Records

The 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:

1 St. Mary's Place

Roswell, NM 88203

Phone: (575) 624-6500

For online requests, individuals may contact the office directly for guidance on submitting a request electronically.

Police departments in Chaves County maintain arrest records and handle related requests. To obtain these records, requesters must provide the arrestee's name, along with the date, time, and location of the incident. Some departments may offer online access. For example, the Roswell Police Department offers access to arrest and incident reports. Individuals may search for records online using the Police to Citizen portal. Other notable police departments within the county include:

• Dexter Police Department
• Hagerman Police Department
• Lake Arthur Police Department

The New Mexico Department of Public Safety (NMDPS) is responsible for maintaining criminal history records, including arrest reports processed within the state. Individuals seeking to obtain Chaves County arrest records through NMDPS may complete the Authorization for Release of Information Form. The completed form, along with a $15.00 processing fee payable via money order or cashier's check, should be mailed to:

New Mexico Department of Public Safety

Law Enforcement Records Bureau

P.O. Box 1628

Santa Fe, NM 87504-1628

Requesters may contact the Law Enforcement Records Bureau at (505) 827-9181 for further inquiries.

Individuals looking to obtain arrest records tied to formal charges in Chaves County may do so through the Clerk's Office. Felony case records are managed by the District Court, while the Magistrate Courts oversee misdemeanor cases. To request records in person, requesters may visit the District Court at:

400 N. Virginia Ave.

Ste 103

Roswell, NM 88201

Phone: (575) 622-2212

Fax: (575) 624-9510

Criminal case records may also be accessed online through the New Mexico Courts Case Lookup portal, where users may narrow their search using details such as the defendant's name, case number, or other relevant identifiers. Additionally, third-party services like InfoTracer provide access to Chaves County arrest records, often with expanded search capabilities.