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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Lincoln County, New Mexico; jurisdiction limits are explained.
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Lincoln County public records: common questions
Where to search Lincoln County records
Lincoln County, New Mexico court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Twelfth Judicial District court locations, records requests, and contact information.
- Court casesTwelfth Judicial District court locations, records requests, and contact information
- Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
- 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.
- The New Mexico Secretary of State lists Shannan Hemphill as Lincoln County Clerk, with the office at P.O. Box 338, Carrizozo, New Mexico 88301, phone 575-648-2394 ext. 131.
- Lincoln County District Court is located at 300 Central Avenue in Carrizozo and is part of New Mexico’s Twelfth Judicial District.
- The official court directory lists Lincoln County District Court matters including divorce, name changes, civil cases over $10,000, felony criminal cases, child support, kinship guardianships, protection orders, and real-estate foreclosures.
- Carrizozo Magistrate Court is located at 300 Central Avenue and handles traffic citations, misdemeanors, civil matters under $10,000, and landlord-tenant matters within its jurisdiction.
- The Twelfth Judicial District serves Lincoln and Otero Counties and lists Lincoln County District Court, Carrizozo Magistrate Court, and Ruidoso Magistrate Court among its courts.
- The Lincoln County District Court docket page provides hearings scheduled for the current day plus six future days and warns that docket details may contain omissions.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | Twelfth Judicial District court locations, records requests, and contact information | County or local | Open source | |
| Local court cases | New Mexico Courts directory for Lincoln County District and Magistrate Courts | Local | Open source | |
| Official records | Lincoln County government website referenced by the New Mexico Secretary of State | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Lincoln County District Court docket and hearing-information page | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Lincoln County official source (sos.nm.gov) | County or local | Open source |
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Records for Lincoln 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. Lincoln County has 19,844 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
- 35-027
- Population
- 19,844 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- The New Mexico Secretary of State lists Shannan Hemphill as Lincoln County Clerk, with the office at P.O. Box 338, Carrizozo, New Mexico 88301, phone 575-648-2394 ext. 131.
- Local detail
- Lincoln County District Court is located at 300 Central Avenue in Carrizozo and is part of New Mexico’s Twelfth Judicial District.
- Local detail
- The official court directory lists Lincoln County District Court matters including divorce, name changes, civil cases over $10,000, felony criminal cases, child support, kinship guardianships, protection orders, and real-estate foreclosures.
- Local detail
- Carrizozo Magistrate Court is located at 300 Central Avenue and handles traffic citations, misdemeanors, civil matters under $10,000, and landlord-tenant matters within its jurisdiction.
- Local detail
- The Twelfth Judicial District serves Lincoln and Otero Counties and lists Lincoln County District Court, Carrizozo Magistrate Court, and Ruidoso Magistrate Court among its courts.
- Local detail
- The Lincoln County District Court docket page provides hearings scheduled for the current day plus six future days and warns that docket details may contain omissions.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: The New Mexico Secretary of State lists Shannan Hemphill as Lincoln County Clerk, with the office at P.O. Box 338, Carrizozo, New Mexico 88301, phone 575-648-2394 ext. 131.
- Local detail: Lincoln County District Court is located at 300 Central Avenue in Carrizozo and is part of New Mexico’s Twelfth Judicial District.
- Local detail: The official court directory lists Lincoln County District Court matters including divorce, name changes, civil cases over $10,000, felony criminal cases, child support, kinship guardianships, protection orders, and real-estate foreclosures.
How do I contact the Lincoln County Clerk in Carrizozo?
For Lincoln County, start with New Mexico Courts directory for Lincoln County District and Magistrate Courts and Twelfth Judicial District court locations, records requests, and contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Lincoln County Clerk in Carrizozo depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Lincoln County government website was referenced by the New Mexico Secretary of State but was not available with substantive page content in the reviewed results.
Which matters belong in Lincoln County District Court?
For Lincoln County, start with New Mexico Courts directory for Lincoln County District and Magistrate Courts and Twelfth Judicial District court locations, records requests, and contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which matters belong in Lincoln County District Court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Lincoln County government website was referenced by the New Mexico Secretary of State but was not available with substantive page content in the reviewed results.
What cases can be handled by Carrizozo Magistrate Court?
For Lincoln County, start with New Mexico Courts directory for Lincoln County District and Magistrate Courts and Twelfth Judicial District court locations, records requests, and contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What cases can be handled by Carrizozo Magistrate Court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Lincoln County government website was referenced by the New Mexico Secretary of State but was not available with substantive page content in the reviewed results.
How do I request Lincoln County District Court records?
For Lincoln County, start with New Mexico Courts directory for Lincoln County District and Magistrate Courts and Twelfth Judicial District court locations, records requests, and contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request Lincoln County District Court records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Lincoln County government website was referenced by the New Mexico Secretary of State but was not available with substantive page content in the reviewed results.
How can I check the Lincoln County District Court docket?
For Lincoln County, start with New Mexico Courts directory for Lincoln County District and Magistrate Courts and Twelfth Judicial District court locations, records requests, and contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I check the Lincoln County District Court docket depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Lincoln County government website was referenced by the New Mexico Secretary of State but was not available with substantive page content in the reviewed results.
What courts make up New Mexico’s Twelfth Judicial District?
For Lincoln County, start with New Mexico Courts directory for Lincoln County District and Magistrate Courts and Twelfth Judicial District court locations, records requests, and contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What courts make up New Mexico’s Twelfth Judicial District depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Lincoln County government website was referenced by the New Mexico Secretary of State but was not available with substantive page content in the reviewed results.
Where can I verify custody or inmate information for a Lincoln County arrest?
For Lincoln County, start with New Mexico Courts directory for Lincoln County District and Magistrate Courts and Twelfth Judicial District court locations, records requests, and contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where can I verify custody or inmate information for a Lincoln County arrest depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Lincoln County government website was referenced by the New Mexico Secretary of State but was not available with substantive page content in the reviewed results.
Which court handles a municipal citation, traffic ticket, or ordinance violation?
For Lincoln County, start with New Mexico Courts directory for Lincoln County District and Magistrate Courts and Twelfth Judicial District court locations, records requests, and contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which court handles a municipal citation, traffic ticket, or ordinance violation depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Lincoln County government website was referenced by the New Mexico Secretary of State but was not available with substantive page content in the reviewed results.
Lincoln County criminal and court records
Start with Lincoln County District Court docket and hearing-information page for the official Lincoln County court path. County: Lincoln County government includes the elected County Clerk and other county offices; the reviewed official sources do not provide a complete current county-department directory. Court: Lincoln County District Court is a general-jurisdiction court in New Mexico’s Twelfth Judicial District. Carrizozo Magistrate Court handles limited-jurisdiction matters such as traffic, misdemeanors, and civil cases under $10,000.
Municipal courts and nearby local records
Use New Mexico Courts directory for Lincoln County District and Magistrate Courts for a local or municipal court path. Custody: No verified current Lincoln County sheriff or jail page was located in the reviewed official sources. The Twelfth Judicial District lists pretrial-services contacts, but custody location and inmate-status information should be confirmed directly with the responsible law-enforcement or detention agency. Municipal: New Mexico municipal courts handle municipal-ordinance violations, petty misdemeanors, DWI/DUI, and traffic matters. The reviewed official sources do not provide a complete Lincoln County municipal-court directory; local court assignment should be confirmed from the citation or municipality.
Lincoln County jail and custody information
The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The Lincoln County government website was referenced by the New Mexico Secretary of State but was not available with substantive page content in the reviewed results.
Police and incident records
For police or incident records, use Twelfth Judicial District court locations, records requests, and contact information. The official docket page warns that hearing details may contain omissions and are not a substitute for confirmation with the court.
New Mexico statewide record sources
Statewide New Mexico sources are separate from Lincoln County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Cities and local search areas
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
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 Lincoln County and New Mexico record sources
For an official starting point, use Lincoln County government website referenced by the New Mexico Secretary of State. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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