The New Mexico State Central Repository for Criminal History maintains
arrest record information on persons arrested in New Mexico for felony,
misdemeanor (offenses punishable by six months or more imprisonment)
and DWI offenses.
This information is based on fingerprint cards taken at
the time of arrest, which serve as the source document for criminal
history and are submitted to this State Repository by the arresting agency.
The completeness and accuracy of this information is dependent on the
contributing agencies.
Pursuant to 29-10-6(A) of the New Mexico Arrest Record Information Act,
an individual may inspect, in person, through his counsel, or through
his authorized agent, arrest record information concerning him/her.
To obtain arrest record information, a Department of Public Safety (DPS)
'Authorization
for Release of Information' form (Spanish
Version) must be completely
filled out (legibly) and submitted to this agency for processing. The
form must be notarized and the fee is $10.00 per record check, which
should be a money order or cashiers check made payable to the Department
of Public Safety. The DPS must receive the authorization form with the "original" signature.
With the required release and proper payment, all adult arrest records
are released.
If a "Police Certificate of Good Standing" is needed (usually
for immigration purposes), the cost of the certification with the background
check is $20.00.
The turn around time is seven to 15 working days from the date of receipt
(depending on the current volumes and workload) and should only be requested
by mail. Attached is the required release form, which may be duplicated.
If you have any further questions regarding this matter, please
call (505) 827-9181.
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