Valencia County Criminal Records

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Where to search Valencia County records

Valencia County, New Mexico court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with official Thirteenth Judicial District court locations and contacts for Valencia County. Check current custody through official Valencia County Adult Detention Center mission, address, staff, and records contacts.

Court casesofficial Thirteenth Judicial District court locations and contacts for Valencia County
Current custodyofficial Valencia County Adult Detention Center mission, address, staff, and records contacts
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.

Valencia County's official website states that the county was established by Mexico in 1844 and confirmed as part of the New Mexico Territory in 1852.
The county portal provides an online property search with ownership, tax-history, and assessment-history information, plus an online parcel map showing parcel lines, acreage, and owner names.
The County Clerk's office is at 444 Luna Avenue in Los Lunas, publishes recording and filing information, and administers federal, state, and local elections.
The Thirteenth Judicial District lists Valencia County District Court at 1835 Highway 314 SW in Los Lunas and lists Valencia County Magistrate Courts in Belen and Los Lunas.
The Valencia County Adult Detention Center is at 436 Courthouse Road in Los Lunas and identifies a Records Manager and Inmate Case Management contact.
The Sheriff's Office states that it is the primary law-enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Valencia County and handles civil process, court orders, and prisoner extradition and transportation.

Valencia County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	official Thirteenth Judicial District court locations and contacts for Valencia County	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	official Valencia County Adult Detention Center mission, address, staff, and records contacts	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	official Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, civil-process, court-order, and prisoner-transport information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Official records	official county government portal, parcel search, tax payment, and public-records access	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Valencia County official source (co.valencia.nm.us)	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.

If you are checking a Valencia 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 Valencia County. Valencia County has 82,013 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: 35-061
Population: 82,013 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Valencia County's official website states that the county was established by Mexico in 1844 and confirmed as part of the New Mexico Territory in 1852.
Local detail: The county portal provides an online property search with ownership, tax-history, and assessment-history information, plus an online parcel map showing parcel lines, acreage, and owner names.
Local detail: The County Clerk's office is at 444 Luna Avenue in Los Lunas, publishes recording and filing information, and administers federal, state, and local elections.
Local detail: The Thirteenth Judicial District lists Valencia County District Court at 1835 Highway 314 SW in Los Lunas and lists Valencia County Magistrate Courts in Belen and Los Lunas.
Local detail: The Valencia County Adult Detention Center is at 436 Courthouse Road in Los Lunas and identifies a Records Manager and Inmate Case Management contact.
Local detail: The Sheriff's Office states that it is the primary law-enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Valencia County and handles civil process, court orders, and prisoner extradition and transportation.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Valencia County's official website states that the county was established by Mexico in 1844 and confirmed as part of the New Mexico Territory in 1852.
Local detail: The county portal provides an online property search with ownership, tax-history, and assessment-history information, plus an online parcel map showing parcel lines, acreage, and owner names.
Local detail: The County Clerk's office is at 444 Luna Avenue in Los Lunas, publishes recording and filing information, and administers federal, state, and local elections.

How do I search Valencia County property ownership, parcel, tax, or assessment information?

For Valencia County, start with official county government portal, parcel search, tax payment, and public-records access and official Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, civil-process, court-order, and prisoner-transport information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search Valencia County property ownership, parcel, tax, or assessment information depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The County Clerk page states that online document viewing and new online account setup are currently unavailable, so recording research may require direct office contact.

How do I request a Valencia County deed, marriage record, filing, or election record from the County Clerk?

For Valencia County, start with official county government portal, parcel search, tax payment, and public-records access and official Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, civil-process, court-order, and prisoner-transport information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request a Valencia County deed, marriage record, filing, or election record from the County Clerk depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The County Clerk page states that online document viewing and new online account setup are currently unavailable, so recording research may require direct office contact.

Where is Valencia County District Court, and which matters are heard in the Magistrate Courts in Belen or Los Lunas?

For Valencia County, start with official county government portal, parcel search, tax payment, and public-records access and official Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, civil-process, court-order, and prisoner-transport information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where is Valencia County District Court, and which matters are heard in the Magistrate Courts in Belen or Los Lunas depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The County Clerk page states that online document viewing and new online account setup are currently unavailable, so recording research may require direct office contact.

How do I contact the Valencia County Adult Detention Center about a detainee, arraignment, records, or inmate funds?

For Valencia County, start with official county government portal, parcel search, tax payment, and public-records access and official Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, civil-process, court-order, and prisoner-transport information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Valencia County Adult Detention Center about a detainee, arraignment, records, or inmate funds depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The County Clerk page states that online document viewing and new online account setup are currently unavailable, so recording research may require direct office contact.

How do I request Valencia County public records under New Mexico's Inspection of Public Records Act?

For Valencia County, start with official county government portal, parcel search, tax payment, and public-records access and official Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, civil-process, court-order, and prisoner-transport information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request Valencia County public records under New Mexico's Inspection of Public Records Act depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The County Clerk page states that online document viewing and new online account setup are currently unavailable, so recording research may require direct office contact.

Which agency handles a police or civil-process matter in unincorporated Valencia County versus a municipality?

For Valencia County, start with official county government portal, parcel search, tax payment, and public-records access and official Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, civil-process, court-order, and prisoner-transport information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which agency handles a police or civil-process matter in unincorporated Valencia County versus a municipality depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The County Clerk page states that online document viewing and new online account setup are currently unavailable, so recording research may require direct office contact.

How do I find Valencia County court forms, schedules, or case-record access instructions?

For Valencia County, start with official county government portal, parcel search, tax payment, and public-records access and official Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, civil-process, court-order, and prisoner-transport information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I find Valencia County court forms, schedules, or case-record access instructions depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The County Clerk page states that online document viewing and new online account setup are currently unavailable, so recording research may require direct office contact.

What services does the Valencia County Sheriff's Office provide for civil process, court orders, and prisoner transportation?

For Valencia County, start with official county government portal, parcel search, tax payment, and public-records access and official Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, civil-process, court-order, and prisoner-transport information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What services does the Valencia County Sheriff's Office provide for civil process, court orders, and prisoner transportation depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The County Clerk page states that online document viewing and new online account setup are currently unavailable, so recording research may require direct office contact.

Jail, booking, and custody records

For current custody information, start with official Valencia County Adult Detention Center mission, address, staff, and records contacts. The County Clerk page states that online document viewing and new online account setup are currently unavailable, so recording research may require direct office contact.

Finding Valencia County criminal court records

Start with official Thirteenth Judicial District court locations and contacts for Valencia County for the official Valencia County court path. County: Valencia County government serves county jurisdiction, including unincorporated areas and county offices based primarily in Los Lunas. Court: Valencia County is within New Mexico's Thirteenth Judicial District. District Court is in Los Lunas; Magistrate Courts are listed in Belen and Los Lunas. Municipal courts and county courts have distinct jurisdictions.

Local courts, citations, and municipal records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Valencia County Adult Detention Center provides county detention services at 436 Courthouse Road in Los Lunas. The Sheriff's Office handles county law enforcement and prisoner transportation responsibilities. Municipal: Municipal police and court jurisdiction may differ from county jurisdiction. Reviewed official sources did not provide a complete current municipal-boundary map; address-specific questions should be confirmed with the relevant municipality and county office.

Local police and incident-report sources

For police or incident records, use official Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, civil-process, court-order, and prisoner-transport information. The county website links to external parcel, tax, public-records, and payment systems whose availability and search coverage may change.

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

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

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Official Valencia County and New Mexico record sources

For an official starting point, use official county government portal, parcel search, tax payment, and public-records access. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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