Inmate Records Search

Find Arrest & Court records, Mugshots and Contact Info.

New Mexico State Departament Of Corrections Inmate Search

Updated on: January 18, 2024

According to 2021 Prison Policy statistics, New Mexico's incarceration rate stands at 733 per 100,000 individuals locked up in jails, prisons, juvenile justice facilities, and immigrant detention centers. The statistics also reveal that at least 18,000 people are behind bars in New Mexico. These figures show that New Mexico has locked up the highest percentage of people than any democratic society on earth. At least 49,000 individuals are booked into New Mexico's local jails.  

New Mexico Inmate Records 

The New Mexico inmate records contain details on individuals held in privately-run and state-owned detention centers, prisons, and jails. The information in these records includes the inmate's details and their crime-related information. This information includes the inmate's full name, age, race, fingerprints, gender, and type of crime committed, charges, sentence, DOC number, incarceration facility, and release date.  

The New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD) is the primary custodian of these records. The department provides access to such records whenever necessary under the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act. NMCD is a state agency managing inmates, inmate records, and facilities.  

The federal government laws consider inmate records public and require such records to be accessible to traditional government agencies, third-party organizations, and websites. Third parties are sponsored privately, and any information accessed from these sources may differ from the information on official government channels.  

New Mexico Jail Systems  

New Mexico State's jail system has six state-owned prisons and an active contract with eight private prison facilities. These facilities host at least 6,700 inmates at any time. In addition, the state has five community correction region offices in various parts of the state to help keep probationers and parolees in check.  

New Mexico also owns local jails run by the office of the Sheriff and local police. These jails hold individuals awaiting trials and convicted persons serving short sentences.  

How to Locate an Inmate in New Mexico 

NMCD has a locator tool that you can use to search for an inmate on their website. Each inmate in New Mexico has a unique identification number. New Mexico's inmate lookup is a simple-to-use section on the left of NMCD's official website. Begin by entering the inmate's first and last name before clicking the "Search" button.  

The search results show an inmate's details by their name, unique NMCD number, and supervision status. You can also enter the inmate's aliases or nicknames if you have more than one person in mind. Nicknames help you to narrow the search results. Click the "View Details" button for more information about a specific inmate. The additional include: 

  • Mugshot 
  • Weight & height 
  • Hair and eye color  
  • Religion 
  • Education  
  • Race 
  • Facility and details of the inmate's offenses  

Another option that you can use to find an inmate is by visiting the local jail or searching online using a third-party website or the county Sheriff's official website. NMDC's website contains more details about the inmate's status, including upcoming parole hearings and related events.  

NMDC website offers several other inmate services for individuals incarcerated in New Mexico prisons, including; 

  • Visitation information  
  • Inmate locator  
  • Mail regulations  
  • Healthcare access  

How Do I Contact An Inmate In New Mexico? 

Electronic correspondence such as emails and phone calls are generally disallowed as inmates are not allowed to own cell phones. However, inmates can make phone calls to loved ones using Securus program.  

Inmates can receive mails from family and friends as long as the sender complies with rules. NMCD has collaborated with Access Securepak to allow family members and friends to send their loved ones behind bars a custom care package.  

The laws require letters addressed to inmates to be written on single-layer paper before mailing them in similar envelopes. Avoid using colored, padded, or embellished papers and envelopes. Always use the inmate's full name and the designated facility's P.O Box address.  

Visiting an Inmate  

You can visit an inmate in New Mexico, but you must first fill out an application form CD-100201.1, and wait for approval notification. You'll receive a permanent visiting card if your application is approved. Ensure that you follow all the rules, including the accepted dress code.  

Prospective employers, one-time visitors, law enforcement agents, and individuals traveling over 500 miles to visit an inmate may submit a special form CD-100201.3. Inmates' attorneys must provide a 24-hour notice prior the visiting the facility. Juveniles must be in the company of approved adults.  

Can I Send Money to an Inmate? 

Yes, sending inmate money by addressing it to the individual inmate is possible. It's important to note that only money orders are accepted. Ensure that you adhere to all guidelines for sending money to inmates and channel the money orders to the specific facility where the incarcerated person is held. Find more information on how to send funds here 

New Mexico Inmate Search DOC Information

Authority New Mexico Corrections Department
Website link
Inmate Search link
Address 4337 NM 14, Santa Fe NM 87508 P.O. Box 27116, Santa Fe NM
Phone (505) 827-8645
Fax (505) 827-8533

List of Jails and Prisons in New Mexico

Inmate Records Search

Find Arrest & Court records, Mugshots and Contact Info.

FIND INMATES, ARRESTS
WARRANTS & RECORDS
×
FIND INMATES, ARRESTS
WARRANTS & RECORDS
×