Eddy County, NM Arrests, Mugshots & Jail Inmate Records

A written request is required to obtain arrest records from the Sheriff's Office. Interested individuals may complete and send the Public Records Request Form, including information such as the arrest location, time, and the name of the individual arrested, to:

Eddy County Sheriff's Office Attn: Records Division 1502 Corrales Drive Carlsbad, NM 88220

Alternatively, the request form may be submitted in person at the Sheriff's Office address listed above. The Sheriff's Office may charge a processing fee of $1.00 per page for copies.

The county is served by several local police departments, including the Carlsbad and Artesia PDs. To request arrest records from police departments, it is recommended that you visit the specific department that made the arrest and provide relevant details such as the name of the arrestee, the date, and the location of the incident. Most departments offer public records request forms on their websites or at their physical records offices, where requests may be submitted along with any applicable processing fees.

The New Mexico Department of Public Safety (DPS) collates criminal history information, including arrest reports, from law enforcement agencies across the state, including Eddy County.

You may obtain copies of these reports by submitting a completed and notarized Authorization for Release of Information form, along with a fingerprint card and required fees, to:

New Mexico Department of Public Safety Attn: Records Division 4491 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, NM 87507 Requests can also be submitted in person at their office located at 4491 Cerrillos Road in Santa Fe. There is a $15 fee per request.

Arrest records that result in formal charges in the County can be accessed through the County Magistrate Court or the Fifth Judicial District Court, depending on the severity of the offense. The Clerk of the Court maintains these records and makes them available to the public.

To obtain records in person, visit the courthouse where the case was filed and provide relevant details such as the defendant's name or case number. You may also access certain court records online through the New Mexico Courts Case Lookup system. Copy fees may apply depending on the request.

Additionally, interested individuals can find the county's arrest records on third-party websites like InfoTracer for faster and more convenient access.