Lea County, NM Public Records
The Lea County Clerk's Office maintains public records, including property records, deeds, liens, mortgages, marriage licenses, voter registration, and election results. These records are accessible to interested members under the governance of the Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA). Individuals can visit the County Clerk's Office at 100 N. Main Avenue, Lovington, or use the online portal to request records. Alternatively, you can request records by mail, as all records in the Clerk's Office are permanent. While the County Clerk keeps property records, vital records are maintained at the state level by the New Mexico Department of Health. Note that access to vital records like birth and death certificates is restricted to relations of individuals named on the record.
Courts in Lea County
Court Records in Lea County, New Mexico
Similar to Chaves and Eddy County, the Fifth Judicial District Court maintains records of civil, criminal, family, and probate cases in Lea County. Individuals can visit the Lea County District Court at 100 N. Love Street to request court records. Alternatively, the New Mexico Courts Case Lookup System offers an online portal for searching court records. Note that court records of misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims are maintained by the magistrate court.
Some court records are restricted or redacted by law or a court order. As such, they will be available to the public. These include records involving minors, sensitive family law cases, and ongoing criminal investigations.
Jails and Prisons in Lea County
Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Lea County, New Mexico
Inmate records contain information about current detainees and individuals recently released and can be obtained at the County's Detention Center. You can contact the Lea County Detention Center at 1401 S. Commercial Street, Lovington, to request inmate and juvenile records. Lea County provides an automated system that provides a list of current detainees online. Additionally, the New Mexico Corrections Department offers a Statewide Inmate locator tool for inmates in state facilities or serving longer sentences.
Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Lea County
Arrest Records in Lea County, New Mexico
Records of arrests made within Lea County are maintained by the Sheriff's Office and local police departments. You can contact the Lea County Sheriff's Office at 1417 S. Commercial Street, Lovington, to request arrest records. The respective police departments may hold these records for arrests made within specific municipalities such as Hobbs or Lovington. The Hobbs Police Department and Lovington Police Department both handle requests for arrests within their jurisdiction. Note that records of arrests pertaining to an ongoing investigation may not be released to the public.
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