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Where to search Bernalillo County records

Bernalillo County, New Mexico court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with New Mexico Second Judicial District Bernalillo County District Court source. Check current custody through official Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center custody, arrest, and release source.

Court casesNew Mexico Second Judicial District Bernalillo County District Court source
Current custodyofficial Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center custody, arrest, and release source
Statewide recordsUse the New Mexico state-level source described below when available.
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

Bernalillo County District Court's downtown location is the Bernalillo County Courthouse at 400 Lomas Boulevard NW, Albuquerque.
Bernalillo County District Court's Children's Court is at the John E. Brown Juvenile Justice Center, 5100 Second Street NW, Albuquerque.
Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is at 401 Lomas Boulevard NW, Albuquerque, and the court lists a main telephone number of 505-841-8151.
The Metropolitan Court is a limited-jurisdiction court handling felony first appearances, misdemeanors, DWI/DUI, domestic violence, traffic matters, and civil matters involving claims up to $10,000.
The Metropolitan Court courthouse is listed as open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; its bonding window operates weekday evenings and on weekends.
The official Metropolitan Detention Center custody site states that its custody, arrest, and release information is for reference only and that users are responsible for confirming data accuracy.

Bernalillo County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	New Mexico Second Judicial District Bernalillo County District Court source	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	official Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center custody, arrest, and release source	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	official Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office source	County or local	Open source	Not yet published
Court cases	Bernalillo County official source (metro.nmcourts.gov)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Bernalillo County official source (ipra.nmcourts.gov)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 10, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

This Bernalillo County records guide is organized around the way the information is actually maintained. Begin with the Q&A for the record you need, then use the source map below to confirm a case, custody status, incident report, or statewide search. Bernalillo County has 667,601 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 35-001
Population: 667,601 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Bernalillo County District Court's downtown location is the Bernalillo County Courthouse at 400 Lomas Boulevard NW, Albuquerque.
Local detail: Bernalillo County District Court's Children's Court is at the John E. Brown Juvenile Justice Center, 5100 Second Street NW, Albuquerque.
Local detail: Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is at 401 Lomas Boulevard NW, Albuquerque, and the court lists a main telephone number of 505-841-8151.
Local detail: The Metropolitan Court is a limited-jurisdiction court handling felony first appearances, misdemeanors, DWI/DUI, domestic violence, traffic matters, and civil matters involving claims up to $10,000.
Local detail: The Metropolitan Court courthouse is listed as open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; its bonding window operates weekday evenings and on weekends.
Local detail: The official Metropolitan Detention Center custody site states that its custody, arrest, and release information is for reference only and that users are responsible for confirming data accuracy.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Bernalillo County District Court's downtown location is the Bernalillo County Courthouse at 400 Lomas Boulevard NW, Albuquerque.
Local detail: Bernalillo County District Court's Children's Court is at the John E. Brown Juvenile Justice Center, 5100 Second Street NW, Albuquerque.
Local detail: Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is at 401 Lomas Boulevard NW, Albuquerque, and the court lists a main telephone number of 505-841-8151.

Which Bernalillo County court handles a felony, misdemeanor, DWI, domestic-violence, civil, family, probate, or juvenile matter?

For Bernalillo County, start with official Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office source and official Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center custody, arrest, and release source, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Bernalillo County court handles a felony, misdemeanor, DWI, domestic-violence, civil, family, probate, or juvenile matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official county portal and sheriff page were not fully accessible in the reviewed fetch, so sheriff-specific services and contacts require direct verification.

How do I contact Bernalillo County District Court or Metropolitan Court?

For Bernalillo County, start with official Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office source and official Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center custody, arrest, and release source, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact Bernalillo County District Court or Metropolitan Court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official county portal and sheriff page were not fully accessible in the reviewed fetch, so sheriff-specific services and contacts require direct verification.

How can I check whether someone is currently held at the Metropolitan Detention Center?

For Bernalillo County, start with official Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office source and official Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center custody, arrest, and release source, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I check whether someone is currently held at the Metropolitan Detention Center depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official county portal and sheriff page were not fully accessible in the reviewed fetch, so sheriff-specific services and contacts require direct verification.

How do I verify custody or release information shown in the county detention lookup?

For Bernalillo County, start with official Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office source and official Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center custody, arrest, and release source, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I verify custody or release information shown in the county detention lookup depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official county portal and sheriff page were not fully accessible in the reviewed fetch, so sheriff-specific services and contacts require direct verification.

Where should I submit a New Mexico IPRA request for Bernalillo County court records?

For Bernalillo County, start with official Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office source and official Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center custody, arrest, and release source, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where should I submit a New Mexico IPRA request for Bernalillo County court records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official county portal and sheriff page were not fully accessible in the reviewed fetch, so sheriff-specific services and contacts require direct verification.

What is the difference between District Court, Magistrate Court, Metropolitan Court, and Municipal Court?

For Bernalillo County, start with official Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office source and official Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center custody, arrest, and release source, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What is the difference between District Court, Magistrate Court, Metropolitan Court, and Municipal Court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official county portal and sheriff page were not fully accessible in the reviewed fetch, so sheriff-specific services and contacts require direct verification.

Which law-enforcement agency has jurisdiction for a specific Albuquerque or Bernalillo County address?

For Bernalillo County, start with official Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office source and official Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center custody, arrest, and release source, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which law-enforcement agency has jurisdiction for a specific Albuquerque or Bernalillo County address depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official county portal and sheriff page were not fully accessible in the reviewed fetch, so sheriff-specific services and contacts require direct verification.

How can I obtain arrest, incident, jail, or court records when the online system does not show them?

For Bernalillo County, start with official Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office source and official Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center custody, arrest, and release source, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I obtain arrest, incident, jail, or court records when the online system does not show them depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official county portal and sheriff page were not fully accessible in the reviewed fetch, so sheriff-specific services and contacts require direct verification.

Police, sheriff, and incident records

For police or incident records, use official Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office source. The Metropolitan Detention Center custody site disclaims liability for errors and does not establish that every historical custody record remains available.

Criminal cases in Bernalillo County

Start with New Mexico Second Judicial District Bernalillo County District Court source for the official Bernalillo County court path. County: Bernalillo County services and courts are centered in Albuquerque, but the reviewed official sources do not provide a complete county boundary narrative or parcel-level government-service map. Court: Bernalillo County District Court is part of the Second Judicial District and has general jurisdiction, including civil, domestic-relations, mental-health, juvenile, and criminal appellate matters. Metropolitan Court has limited jurisdiction for the categories listed by the court.

Jail and custody information for Bernalillo County

For current custody information, start with official Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center custody, arrest, and release source. The official county portal and sheriff page were not fully accessible in the reviewed fetch, so sheriff-specific services and contacts require direct verification.

Municipal and local court records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center provides the official local custody, arrest, and release lookup. The custody site warns that its information is for reference and must be independently confirmed. Municipal: New Mexico municipal courts have limited jurisdiction over petty misdemeanors, DWI/DUI, traffic violations, and municipal ordinance violations. The reviewed sources do not identify every municipal court or map municipal boundaries within Bernalillo County.

Statewide sources for New Mexico records

Statewide New Mexico sources are separate from Bernalillo County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Cities covered by local record systems

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

Nearby New Mexico records pages

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Official Bernalillo County and New Mexico record sources

For an official starting point, use New Mexico Second Judicial District Bernalillo County District Court source. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use New Mexico Second Judicial District Bernalillo County District Court source. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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