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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 Union County official source (unionnm.us). Use New Mexico judiciary statewide court portal for the state-level path described in this guide.
- Court casesUnion County official source (unionnm.us)
- 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 Sheriff's Office is listed at 200 Court Street in Clayton.
- 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 | Union County official source (unionnm.us) | County or local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | Union County official government website | County or local | Open source | |
| Statewide records | New Mexico judiciary statewide court portal | State | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | Sheriff contact and public-safety information | County or local | Open source | Not yet published |
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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 Sheriff's Office is listed at 200 Court Street in Clayton.
- 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 Sheriff's Office is listed at 200 Court Street in Clayton.
- 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?
For Union County, start with Union County official government website and Sheriff contact and public-safety information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Union County Sheriff depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county site distinguishes informal and formal probate access but does not provide a complete general criminal docket.
How do I request Union County land records?
For Union County, start with Union County official government website and Sheriff contact and public-safety information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request Union County land records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county site distinguishes informal and formal probate access but does not provide a complete general criminal docket.
What is the difference between informal and formal probate?
For Union County, start with Union County official government website and Sheriff contact and public-safety information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What is the difference between informal and formal probate depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county site distinguishes informal and formal probate access but does not provide a complete general criminal docket.
Where do I search a formal probate case?
For Union County, start with Union County official government website and Sheriff contact and public-safety information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where do I search a formal probate case depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county site distinguishes informal and formal probate access but does not provide a complete general criminal docket.
How do I ask about custody or warrants?
For Union County, start with Union County official government website and Sheriff contact and public-safety information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I ask about custody or warrants depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county site distinguishes informal and formal probate access but does not provide a complete general criminal docket.
Which agency handles a Clayton municipal matter?
For Union County, start with Union County official government website and Sheriff contact and public-safety information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which agency handles a Clayton municipal matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county site distinguishes informal and formal probate access but does not provide a complete general criminal docket.
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.
Local police and incident-report sources
For police or incident records, use Sheriff contact and public-safety information. The sheriff page provides contact information but no verified live inmate roster in the cited material.
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.
Related New Mexico county guides
No adjacent county guide is live yet.
Nearby county links will be added after the neighboring pages pass the same source and content review.
Official Union County and New Mexico record sources
For an official starting point, use Union County official government website. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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