Curry County Arrest Records

Arrests refer to the apprehension and taking into custody of individuals for criminal offenses. This act becomes necessary if there is incontrovertible evidence that a person has committed a crime, is in the process of committing a crime, or is a threat to society.

Curry County arrest records document the law enforcement apprehension of individuals for various criminal offenses within Curry County, New Mexico. These documents are generated by the Curry County Sheriff's Office, the Clovis Police Department, the New Mexico State Police, and local law enforcement agencies.

In Curry County, law enforcement agencies detain arrestees and inmates at the Curry County Adult Detention Center. However, individuals who commit federal offenses may be transferred to federal facilities outside Curry County. Curry County arrest records are groundlaying documents for criminal prosecutions within the county's District and Magistrate Courts. Hence, they are a component of Curry County court records and Integra part of New Mexico court records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Curry County?

Arrest records are public in Curry County and other New Mexico counties. The New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act stipulates that everyone may access public records (including Curry County arrest records) unless the law states otherwise. However, not all Curry County arrest records are accessible to everyone. The public cannot access Curry County arrest records if they relate to underage individuals, sealed or expunged records, ongoing law enforcement or judicial investigations, victim protection, informant information, national security, and law enforcement or personal privacy and safety.

Notwithstanding the exemption to the above records, they are accessible if the requester is:

• The owner of the record
• A prosecutor or defense attorney involved in a case relating to the particular arrest
• A law enforcement entity
• An authorized government agency
• A judge or court official handling the case resulting from the arrest
• A probation or parole officer
• A person with a subpoena.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Generally, arrest records describe the circumstances of arrests, the personal information of the arrestees, booking information, and conditions for release. This information includes:

• Name, aliases, address, gender, date of birth, and physical description of the arrestee
• Date, time, and location of the arrest
• The arresting agency, the name of the arresting officer, and the reasons for the arrest
• Booking number
• Mugshots
• Bail/Bond information.

In addition, arrest records may include

• Incident Reports
• Arrestee's statements at the point of arrest
• Court appearance details such as case number, schedule dates, and legal representation.
• Warrant information
• Release information
• Disposition (if the arrest leads to a conviction).

Curry County Arrest Statistics

Arrest statistics from the FBI Crime Data Explorer show a mixed trend for the number of arrests in Curry County between 2020 and 2023. In 2023, the Curry County Sheriff's Office, the Clovis Police Department, and the Texico Police Department reported 681 arrest incidents to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. This figure is higher than the 636 for 2022 but less than the 757 arrests for 2021. Also, the most common arrests within Curry County during this period were for larcenies and drug-related offenses. Between 2020 and 2023, there were 429 larceny-related arrests, and 222 individuals were taken into custody in Curry County for drug/narcotics violations.

Find Curry County Arrest Records

There are several ways to find Curry County arrest records. Curry County arrest records are available through the county's inmate records. Individuals seeking access to Curry County arrest records may need to:

• Call or visit the Curry County Adult Detention Center and request access to inmates' arrest records at

801 Mitchell Street, Clovis,
NM 88101
Phone: (575) 763-1490

• Call the Curry County Sheriff's Office at (575) 769-2335 or visit their office at

700 N Main St,
Clovis,
NM 88101

• Log in to the New Mexico Corrections Department Offenders Search Portal and use offenders’ names, numbers, and age range to look for Curry County arrest records through criminal records.

Free Arrest Record Search in Curry County

To access Curry County arrest records for free, log in to the New Mexico Corrections Department Offender Search Portal and perform a name-based search for Curry County criminal records (arrest information is part of criminal records). Alternatively, log in to the New Mexico Courts Case Lookup Portal and use the name and other criteria to look for Curry County arrest records through court records.

Also, the Curry County Sheriff's Office and the Curry County Adult Detention Center may offer free access to arrest information if it does not include making copies of the documents. In addition, record seekers should search online for Curry County arrest records. Some third-party websites may offer free access to such documents.

Curry County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Curry County arrest and criminal records are crucial law enforcement documents. They provide details of individuals' interactions with the county's criminal justice system. However, as outlined below, several distinctions exist between both documents.

• An arrest record contains information about an arrest event. It details the arrestee's personal information, reasons for the arrest, and the circumstances surrounding the arrest. On the other hand, a criminal record is a comprehensive detail of an individual's crime history. It encompasses arrest records, criminal prosecutions, convictions, and incarcerations of the record owner.
• An arrest record is not a confirmation of guilt for an offense. It may indicate that the record owner may have questions to answer about an alleged crime. An arrestee is innocent of a crime until the court states otherwise. In contrast, a criminal record confirms that the owner of the record is legally guilty of the criminal offenses indicated in the document.
• Curry County law enforcement agencies create arrest records when they take individuals into custody for arrestable offenses. The Curry County District and Magistrate Courts generate criminal records during criminal case trials.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

An arrest may stay on a record indefinitely. However, the New Mexico Criminal Record Expungement Act grants eligible individuals the right to petition the court to seal or remove arrest information from their records.

Expunge Curry County Arrest Records

Per the New Mexico Criminal Records Expungement Act, interested individuals may petition the Curry County District Courts to expunge their Curry County arrest records if the arrest:

• Leads to a non-conviction, dismissal, or acquittal
• Is due to non-violent crimes
• Is for certain juvenile crimes
• Is due to identity theft
• Results from cannabis offenses.

Also, the following waiting applies to expungement of Curry County arrest records:

• Cases resulting in acquittal or dismissal - No waiting period. Arrestees may apply for the sealing of records immediately after the pronouncement of the judgments.
• Non-conviction Arrests (no charges) - No waiting period. The arrestee may petition for expungement immediately after the arrest.
• Arrests leading to convictions
• Petty misdemeanor conviction - 2 years after completing the sentence (including probation or parole if applicable)
• Misdemeanor conviction - 3 years after completing the sentence
• Misdemeanor or Felony conviction under the Motor Vehicle Code - 3 years after completing the sentence
• Fourth-degree felony conviction - 6 after completing the sentence for the crime
• Third-degree felony conviction (if the arrest does not involve children, violent crimes, or serious sexual offense) - 6 years after completing the sentence
• Second-degree felony Conviction - 8 years after completing the sentence (if the arrest is for an eligible crime).

The following steps guide the expungement of arrest information in Curry County, NM.

• Gather the necessary documents that will support the expungement petition (these include arrest records from the Curry County Sheriff's Office or the New Mexico State Police and copies of Court records relating to the specific arrest from the Curry County District or Magistrate Courts)
• Download the appropriate expungement form from the New Mexico Courts Civil Forms & Files page:
  • Complete the expungement for and attach an affidavit of eligibility to petition
• Submit the petition at the Curry County District Court clerk's office
• Send a copy of the petition to the Curry County District Attorney's Office and the New Mexico Department of Public Safety
• Attend court hearings on the petition to answer questions and counter any objections from the prosecutor's office or other interested entities
• Wait for the outcome of the petition. If it is successful, the court will issue an order for the sealing of the record
• Follow up and ensure that the relevant agencies received copies of the court judgment
• Verify that the agencies removed the records from the public domain.

Curry County Arrest Warrants

Curry County arrest warrants are documents issued by the Curry County District, Magistrate, or Municipal Court authorizing law enforcement to take individuals into custody. A Curry County court may issue an arrest warrant if

• Law enforcement provides evidence that a person committed a crime
• An individual fails to appear before a court for a hearing relating to criminal charges
• A person violates a court order
• There is evidence that an individual may flee Curry County to avoid prosecution for a criminal offense.

Curry County arrest warrants information include

• Full name, aliases, physical description, and address of the subject
• The specific criminal offense committed, statutory reference to the section of the New Mexico law that was violated, and the description of the actions that resulted in the charges
• Name of the issuing court and the judge's name and signature
• Date of issuance if the warrant
• Name of the arresting agency
• The name or title of the requesting officer
• Affidavit or statement of probable cause
• Instructions to law enforcement on how to execute the warrant
• Geographical limits of the warrant's jurisdiction
• Warrant number
• Instructions on how to return the warrant.

Do Curry County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, Curry County arrest warrants do not expire. They remain active until law enforcement takes the subject into custody. However, an arrest warrant will automatically become inactive if the court cancels it or at the demise of the subject.