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Union County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Union County, New Mexico; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Union County public records: common questions
Where to search Union County records
Union County, New Mexico court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with County clerk, records, elections, and informal probate information. Use New Mexico judiciary statewide court portal for the state-level path described in this guide.
- Court casesCounty clerk, records, elections, and informal probate information
- Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
- Statewide recordsNew Mexico judiciary statewide court portal
- 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 county clerk records land records including deeds, resolutions, ordinances, and marriage licenses.
- The clerk is the county's chief election officer and clerk of the informal probate court.
- The clerk page states that formal probate cases filed in the Eighth Judicial District Court can be searched through the New Mexico Courts website.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | County clerk, records, elections, and informal probate information | County or local | Open source | |
| Statewide records | New Mexico judiciary statewide court portal | State | Open source |
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If you are checking a Union County record, start by identifying which agency created it. Court dockets, municipal cases, jail information, police reports, and state records are separate sources. This page brings those paths together for Union County. Union County has 3,844 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
- 35-059
- Population
- 3,844 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- The county clerk records land records including deeds, resolutions, ordinances, and marriage licenses.
- Local detail
- The clerk is the county's chief election officer and clerk of the informal probate court.
- Local detail
- The clerk page states that formal probate cases filed in the Eighth Judicial District Court can be searched through the New Mexico Courts website.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: The county clerk records land records including deeds, resolutions, ordinances, and marriage licenses.
- Local detail: The clerk is the county's chief election officer and clerk of the informal probate court.
How do I contact the Union County Sheriff?
The approved official source set for Union County does not document record-type-specific police request instructions. Use New Mexico judiciary statewide court portal to identify the agency that created the report before submitting a request.
How do I request Union County land records?
Current approved sources for Union County do not substantiate a dedicated land-record or recorder portal. New Mexico judiciary statewide court portal is the closest reviewed official contact, but it is not a verified land-record portal; confirm the recorder or land-record custodian before searching.
What is the difference between informal and formal probate?
The reviewed Union County source provides a direct court access path for this search. Open County clerk, records, elections, and informal probate information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
How do I ask about custody or warrants?
No reviewed official source for Union County establishes complete visitation, release, booking, and medical-record procedures. Ask the county detention agency for its current rules before visiting, sending records, or arranging release.
Which agency handles a Clayton municipal matter?
Current approved sources for Union County do not substantiate a complete current map of every local agency boundary. Use New Mexico judiciary statewide court portal to confirm the responsible law-enforcement agency before requesting a record.
Jail, booking, and custody records
The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The county site distinguishes informal and formal probate access but does not provide a complete general criminal docket.
Finding Union County criminal court records
The Union County court path requires confirming the correct clerk and court level. County: Union County departments administer county services and records within county boundaries. Court: The Union County Clerk handles informal probate matters, while formal probate cases proceed through the Eighth Judicial District Court.
Local courts, citations, and municipal records
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Union County Sheriff's Office provides county law enforcement and corrections services. Municipal: Clayton, Des Moines, Folsom, and other municipalities may operate separate police and municipal courts.
City pages and jurisdiction boundaries
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
Statewide New Mexico criminal-record sources
Use New Mexico judiciary statewide court portal as the statewide starting point. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Official Union County and New Mexico record sources
For an official starting point, use County clerk, records, elections, and informal probate information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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