McKinley County Court Records

McKinley County court records are legal documents containing information on all proceedings in the county's courts. These documents submitted to or generated by a court are usually maintained by the court clerk in the county. A typical court record may include information from civil and criminal cases to court actions like pleadings, motions, and orders. It may also include evidence, recordings, transcripts of a case trial, and other related materials.

Individuals may want to access McKinley County court files and records for various reasons. For instance, appellate courts often review court records from lower courts for more background information on what happens in the original case. Also, residents of McKinley County obtain court records because they are veritable sources of case facts.

Are Court Records Public in McKinley County?

According to the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act, McKinley County court records are open to members of the public (NMSA §14-2-1). This means that individuals may inspect and obtain these public records after submitting a request to the records custodian orally or in writing. In McKinley County, the court clerk is in charge of filing, maintaining, and disseminating various court case records.

All McKinley County public records are presumed to be available for inspection unless exempt from public disclosure or a court order. The following records are not subject to disclosure and may not be accessible to the public:

• Personal Identifying Information (PII), such as social security numbers and address information for security purposes
• Records that can seriously interfere with the effectiveness of a criminal investigation or prosecution
• Municipal court data is limited to criminal Domestic Violence and DWI historic convictions
• Law enforcement records that reveal confidential sources, methods, or individuals accused but not charged with a crime
• Mental health records
• Adoption and juvenile criminal cases
• Family Violence Protection Act order of protection cases.

McKinley County Court Records Search

A Mckinley County court record can be obtained at any of the following sources:

• The Clerk of the District McKinley Court (Gallup)
• New Mexico State Judiciary Branch
• New Mexico Court Online Case Lookup
• Third-party Court Records Search websites.

McKinley County Courts

The McKinley Court system consists of District Courts, Magistrate Courts, Probate Courts, and Municipal Courts. Below is a list of the addresses and contact information of all courts in the McKinley County jurisdiction:

McKinley County 11th Judicial District Court
McKinley County Courthouse
207 West Hill Avenue
Room 200
Gallup, NM 87301
Phone: (505) 863-6816
Fax: (505) 722-3401

McKinley County Magistrate Court
285 Boardman Drive
Gallup, NM 87301
Phone: (505) 722-6636
Fax: (505) 863-3510

McKinley County Probate Court
McKinley County Courthouse
207 West Hill Avenue
Gallup, NM 87301
Phone: (505) 863-6866
Fax: (505) 863-1419

Gallup Municipal Court
451 Boardman Drive
Gallup, NM 87301
Phone: (505) 863-4469
Fax: (505) 863-9291

McKinley County Criminal Records

Interested persons may access McKinley County criminal records through the Central Repository for Criminal History. Record searches on this system are fingerprint-based and may be completed only via the New Mexico Applicant Fingerprint Processing Service (NMAPS). NMDPS also offers manual fingerprinting services at NMDPS Headquarters at a $9 fee for the first two cards and $2.50 for each additional card. Read the NMAPS process guide for information about the online fingerprint and background check processes. For additional information, contact the New Mexico Department of Public Safety.

NM Department of Public Safety
4491 Cerrillos Road
P.O. Box 1628
Santa Fe, NM 87504-1628
Phone: (505) 827-9181

Get McKinley County Civil Court Records

In McKinley County, civil court records are official documents containing court proceedings of civil lawsuits filed and tried in the county. These records are generated in connection with non-criminal suits or disputes under private individuals or companies. Some of the civil court records accessible in the county are on insurance lawsuits, landlord and tenant disputes, estate settlements, evictions, malpractice, professional negligence, and any other court order.

Individuals can obtain McKinley County civil court records in person from the McKinley County Clerk's Office at:

207 West Hill Avenue
Gallup, NM 87301
Phone: (505) 863-6866
Fax: (505) 863-1419

Alternatively, requesters may search for civil court records online through the New Mexico court case lookup tool using the subject's name or case number. According to NMSA 1978, Sec. 14-3-15.1, the use of this site for any purpose other than viewing individual electronic court records or any attempt to download multiple records is strictly prohibited.

McKinley County Marriage Records

According to the New Mexico Public Records Act, McKinley County vital records are available to eligible members of the public. These records include birth, death, marriage, and divorce records. The McKinley County Clerk files and manages the county's marriage register and also makes marriage certificates available to interested persons. To obtain McKinley County marriage records and certificates, visit the County Clerk's Office in person:

McKinley County Clerk's Office
207 West Hill Avenue
Suite 100
Gallup, NM 87301
Phone: (505) 863-6866
Fax: (505) 863-1419

However, note that there are marriage certificate requirements for an applicant to be eligible for a McKinley County Marriage certificate, including:

• Presence of both parties
• A valid state identification document from both parties
• Social security cards from both parties.

Other information, such as the full names of both parties and the year of marriage, may be required during the application.

McKinley County Divorce Records

The New Mexico Public Records Act ensures that divorce records are accessible to residents of McKinley County. This law allows individuals to access important information about marital dissolutions, promoting transparency. Visit the McKinley District Court Clerk's office in person to obtain McKinley County copies of divorce decrees.

The New Mexico Court Case system also manages and makes available divorce documents across various county levels through the New Mexico Courts Lookup online tool. Individuals may also obtain McKinley County divorce records by filling out and submitting an IPRA online request form through New Mexico Courts. Requesters may provide necessary information about the divorce, the divorcee's name, and the divorce date.

McKinley County Birth and Death Records

McKinley County birth records and certificates are useful in proving one's age and date of birth. They are required for identification activities like opening bank accounts, applying for passports, and claiming social security benefits. On the other hand, McKinley County death records and certificates are important for claiming life insurance benefits and the right to inherit the property of a deceased relative in legal court cases.

McKinley County birth and death certificates are restricted access records. New Mexico law restricts access to the registrant's immediate family members or those who represent tangible proof of legal interest in any of the records. The immediate family includes the mother, father, sibling, child, current spouse, and maternal/paternal grandparents. A paternal grandparent is eligible if a father is listed on the vital record. Note that birth certificates only become public records 100 years after the date of birth.

McKinley County birth and death records are available through the New Mexico Department of Health, Vital Records Division. Individuals may submit a record request in person, through the U.S., or via mail. However, applicants should include a photocopy of a valid government-issued photo ID.

New Mexico Department of Health
Vital Records Division
P.O. Box 26110
Santa Fe, NM 87502.

When requesting a record in person or via the mail, applicants can either fill out the Birth Record or Death Record Search Application form or send a letter with specific information. This information includes the subject's birth name, date and county of birth, parent's full name, applicant's name, reason for request, and mailing address. The non-refundable search fee for a copy of a birth certificate is $10 but for a death certificate is $ 5.00.

McKinlay County Probate Court Records

The McKinley County probate court performs the following activities in the county:

• Admission of will to informal probate
• Informal appointment of personal representatives
• Under verified application, signs an order establishing personal representative rights to execute an estate
• Assists personal representatives in obtaining a discharge of liens securing performance
• The Probate Judge may also perform marriages in the county.

The County Clerk holds the case files for informal or uncontested probate cases seen by the Probate Judge. While the District Court holds case files for formal or contested probate cases. Individuals can visit the county clerk's office to obtain copies of probate court records.

McKinley County Probate Judge
207 West Hill Avenue
Gallup, NM 87301
Phone: (505) 863-6866
Fax: (505) 863-1419

McKinley County Property Records

McKinley County property record is an essential document as it contains valuable information about real property and its owners in the county. It includes deeds, liens, appraisals/property value, tax and mortgage records, plat maps, bankruptcies, surveys, boundary lines, and other property details. To obtain these records, visit the McKinley County Assessor during work hours.

McKinley County Assessor's Office
207 West Hill Avenue
Gallup, NM 87301
Phone: (505) 863-3032
Fax: (505) 863-6517

McKinley County Court Records Online

Researchers may find court case information through third-party public records search websites like Newmexicocourtrecords.us. One major advantage of third-party sites is that they have little or no geographical restrictions. This makes it easy for researchers to find court case information from various courts in New Mexico. On the other hand, it may cost the requester between $1 and $15 to access search tools on third-party websites. Some of these sites may also offer subscription packages at a fixed price for a limited number of record searches on a monthly or yearly basis.