Luna County Court Records

Luna County court records are official documents generated, filed, and kept by the Luna County court system. These records are stored in various forms, such as electronic or physical documents, audio and video recordings, and photographs. Per Current New Mexico Rules Annotated, Article 9, Section 1-079 B(1), Luna County court records include case filings, motions, orders, judgments, transcripts, evidence such as exhibits or witness testimonies, and the register of actions and docket entries that track case activities. These records are crucial in legal research, historical preservation, and promoting judicial openness.

Are Court Records Public in Luna County?

The New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) grants the public broad access to Luna County Public Records, including those maintained by the courts. This law encourages government transparency by allowing individuals to request court documents without providing a reason. However, the law restricts access to certain records to preserve privacy and protect sensitive content. This restriction applies to specific records, such as juvenile court records, documents sealed by court order to shield delicate case information, files containing personal identifiers like Social Security numbers or medical data, and records of active investigations whose disclosure could interfere with legal proceedings.

Luna County Court Records Search

Individuals may access Luna County Court Records through the following channels:

• Luna County Clerk's Office
• Luna County Assessor
• Inspect Public Records Request form
• New Mexico Courts Case Lookup portal
• Bureau of Vital Records & Health Statistics
• Third-party websites.

Luna County Courts

Luna County's court system comprises District, Probate, Magistrate, and Municipal Courts. These courts hear specific types of cases in the following locations:

Luna County District Court
Luna County Judicial Complex
855 South Platinum Avenue
Deming, NM 88030
Phone: (575) 546-9611, Ext. 0
Fax: (575) 543-1605

Luna County Probate Court
Luna County Courthouse
700 South Silver Avenue
P.O. Box 1838
Deming, NM 88030
Phone: (575) 546-0491
Fax: (575) 546-6617

Luna County Magistrate Court
Luna County I – Magistrate Court
912 South Silver Street
Deming, NM 88030
Phone: (575) 546-9321
Fax: (575) 546-4896

Columbus Municipal Court
224 Lima Avenue
Columbus, NM 88029
Phone: (575) 531-2801

Deming Municipal Court
309 South Gold Street
Deming, NM 88030
Phone: (575) 544-9240

Luna County Criminal and Civil Records

Luna County criminal and civil records are maintained by the courts where the cases are heard. The Sixth Judicial District Court handles felony cases and major civil disputes (over $10,000), while the Luna County Magistrate Court manages misdemeanors and civil cases not more than $10,000. The Deming and Columbus Municipal Courts deal with petty misdemeanors and traffic violations. Lunar County criminal records contain other types of public records, such as the Lunar County arrest records, as many of the persons who commit a criminal offense usually get apprehended.

Interested persons may access these records through the following avenues:

• Online: Using the New Mexico Case Lookup to find Luna Criminal and Civil Records by searching with case numbers or party names.
• In-Person: Visiting the District, Magistrate, or Municipal Court clerk's office to request records.

Luna County Marriage Records

Luna County Marriage Records are managed by the Luna County Clerk's Office. The office issues marriage licenses and maintains a permanent database of Luna County Marriage Certificates, usually returned to the County Clerk where it was issued within 90 days. To obtain a marriage record:

• In-Person: Visit the Clerk's Office with proof of identity. A fee, usually around $25, applies for a marriage license. The office is located at 700 South Silver Avenue, Deming, NM 88030.
• By Mail: Submit a written request with the couple's names, marriage date, and payment to the Clerk's Office.
• Online: Utilise the Luna County website "Lookup County Records" option.

Luna County Divorce Records

The Sixth Judicial District Court maintains Luna County divorce records because divorce cases fall under its jurisdiction. Individuals can access these records through the following methods:

• In-Person Request: Interested persons may visit the District Court Clerk's office to request copies of the records. Visitors must supply either the case number or the names of the involved parties. The court is located at 855 South Platinum Avenue, Deming, NM 88030.
• Online: Interested persons may access case details or docket information through the New Mexico Case Lookup system.
• By Mail: Interested persons may access these records via mail by providing their name, address, phone number, and relevant case information using the designated court form.

Luna County Birth Records

Luna County birth records are managed by the Bureau of Vital Records & Health Statistics. According to the New Mexico Department of Health, only eligible individuals, such as the registrant, immediate family (mother, father, sibling, child, grandchild, current spouse, or grandparents), or those with a legal interest, can access a Luna County Birth Certificate before 100 years after the date of birth. These records are essential for legal purposes (e.g., obtaining identification) and genealogical research after the restriction period. Eligible persons may access the Luna County Birth Certificate via online, in-person, and mail-in options. Eligible persons may access these records through the Bureau of Vital Records & Health Statistics at $10 per record.

Bureau of Vital Records & Health Statistics
2554 Camino Entrada
Santa Fe, NM 87505.

Alternatively, eligible persons may access these records from the Bureau by mail. To use the mail-in option, write a letter with a specific request or download the birth record birth record search application, fill it out, and send it along with a $10 certified check or money order payable to "New Mexico Vital Records" to the address below:

New Mexico Vital Records
Post Office Box 26110
Santa Fe, NM 87502.

Luna County Death Records

Luna County death records are managed by the Bureau of Vital Records & Health Statistics. According to the New Mexico Department of Health, only eligible individuals, such as the decedent's immediate family members or those with a legal interest, can access a Luna County Death Certificate within 50 years after the date of death. These records are essential for settling estates, claiming benefits, or genealogical research after the restriction period. Eligible persons may access the Luna County birth record online, in-person, and by mail at $5 per record.

Bureau of Vital Records & Health Statistics
2554 Camino Entrada
Santa Fe, NM 87505.

For mail-in applications, use the death record search application and send it along with a $5 certified check or money order payable to "New Mexico Vital Records". The application goes to the address below:

New Mexico Vital Records
Post Office Box 26110
Santa Fe, NM 87502.

Luna County Probate Court Records

The Luna County Probate Court handles probate cases involving wills, estates, guardianships, and conservatorships. Interested persons may access these records online through the New Mexico Case Lookup for certain probate cases or by contacting the County Clerk, who serves as the ex-officio clerk to the Court, using the following details:

700 South Silver Avenue
P.O. Box 7
Deming, NM 88030.

Luna County Property Records

Luna County property records are maintained by the Luna County Clerk's Office and the Assessor's Office. These records, which include deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and property assessment records, are valuable for real estate transactions, title searches, and market analysis.

To access property records, interested persons may use the Luna County Lookup portal, which provides remote access to records kept by the County Clerk and Assessor. For in-person requests, they may also visit these custodians at:

700 South Silver Avenue
P.O. Box 7
Deming, NM 88030.

Luna County Court Records Online

Some online platforms, like Newmexicocourtrecords.us, offer convenient avenues for accessing Luna County Court Records. These platforms feature user-friendly interfaces that enable individuals to search case information using names, case numbers, or dates, frequently providing the option to download documents directly. However, because these third-party sources are not affiliated with the state or county government, record accuracy and completeness may vary.