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Colfax County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Colfax County, New Mexico; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Colfax County public records: common questions
Where to search Colfax County records
Colfax County, New Mexico court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Eighth Judicial District Colfax County courthouse information. Check current custody through County government, departments, detention center, sheriff, ordinances, and public notices. Use New Mexico statewide court locator for the state-level path described in this guide.
- Court casesEighth Judicial District Colfax County courthouse information
- Current custodyCounty government, departments, detention center, sheriff, ordinances, and public notices
- Statewide recordsNew Mexico statewide court locator
- 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.
- Colfax County identifies Raton as the county seat.
- The county site lists county departments including a detention center, sheriff, clerk, assessor, treasurer, and probate judge.
- The county site lists 2026 commission agendas and minutes as an online resource.
- Colfax County is served by New Mexico's Eighth Judicial District Court.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | Eighth Judicial District Colfax County courthouse information | County or local | Open source | |
| Jail and custody | County government, departments, detention center, sheriff, ordinances, and public notices | County or local | Open source | |
| Statewide records | New Mexico statewide court locator | State | Open source | |
| Official records | Colfax County official-record search portal | County or local | Open source |
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Records for Colfax County are held by more than one agency. This guide maps the local systems that answer different questions, from court filings and municipal cases to custody, police, and statewide records. Colfax County is centered on Raton and has 12,184 residents (2025 estimate). Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.
Quick facts
- County seat or principal locality
- Raton
- County-equivalent identity
- 35-007
- Population
- 12,184 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- Colfax County identifies Raton as the county seat.
- Local detail
- The county site lists county departments including a detention center, sheriff, clerk, assessor, treasurer, and probate judge.
- Local detail
- The county site lists 2026 commission agendas and minutes as an online resource.
- Local detail
- Colfax County is served by New Mexico's Eighth Judicial District Court.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: Colfax County identifies Raton as the county seat.
- Local detail: The county site lists county departments including a detention center, sheriff, clerk, assessor, treasurer, and probate judge.
- Local detail: The county site lists 2026 commission agendas and minutes as an online resource.
How do I contact the Colfax County Sheriff or detention center?
For Colfax County, start with County government, departments, detention center, sheriff, ordinances, and public notices and Eighth Judicial District Colfax County courthouse information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Colfax County Sheriff or detention center depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official-record portal does not establish current jail booking or release status.
How can I search Colfax County court records?
For Colfax County, start with County government, departments, detention center, sheriff, ordinances, and public notices and Eighth Judicial District Colfax County courthouse information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I search Colfax County court records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official-record portal does not establish current jail booking or release status.
Where can I search Colfax County recorded documents?
For Colfax County, start with County government, departments, detention center, sheriff, ordinances, and public notices and Eighth Judicial District Colfax County courthouse information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where can I search Colfax County recorded documents depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official-record portal does not establish current jail booking or release status.
Which court handles a Colfax County traffic or ordinance matter?
For Colfax County, start with County government, departments, detention center, sheriff, ordinances, and public notices and Eighth Judicial District Colfax County courthouse information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which court handles a Colfax County traffic or ordinance matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official-record portal does not establish current jail booking or release status.
How do I request Colfax County public records?
For Colfax County, start with County government, departments, detention center, sheriff, ordinances, and public notices and Eighth Judicial District Colfax County courthouse information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request Colfax County public records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official-record portal does not establish current jail booking or release status.
Where can I find county commission agendas and notices?
For Colfax County, start with County government, departments, detention center, sheriff, ordinances, and public notices and Eighth Judicial District Colfax County courthouse information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where can I find county commission agendas and notices depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official-record portal does not establish current jail booking or release status.
Colfax County criminal and court records
Start with Eighth Judicial District Colfax County courthouse information for the official Colfax County court path. County: Colfax County government administers county services, records, roads, ordinances, and elected offices within county boundaries. Court: The Eighth Judicial District Court handles district-court matters for Colfax County; magistrate, probate, and municipal courts have separate limited jurisdictions.
Municipal courts and nearby local records
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Colfax County Sheriff and county detention center are the local custody contacts identified by the county site. Municipal: Municipal courts handle local ordinance, traffic, and petty-misdemeanor matters within incorporated municipalities.
Colfax County jail and custody information
For current custody information, start with County government, departments, detention center, sheriff, ordinances, and public notices. The official-record portal does not establish current jail booking or release status.
Police and incident records
Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. Court access and case information can vary by court, record type, sealing, and statutory restrictions.
New Mexico statewide record sources
Use New Mexico statewide court locator as the statewide starting point. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Cities and local search areas
Raton is the principal locality identified for this guide; incorporated municipalities may use separate courts and police agencies.
Nearby New Mexico county pages
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Nearby county links will be added after the neighboring pages pass the same source and content review.
Official Colfax County and New Mexico record sources
For an official starting point, use Colfax County official-record search portal. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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