Valencia County
Initially established in 1844, Valencia County was part of Mexico before being added to the New Mexico territory in 1852. The county covers an estimated 1068 square miles with a population of 78,080. Agricultural pursuits are a mainstay, but healthcare, transport infrastructure, and government institutions are significant employers in the county.
Valencia County is in the thirteenth judicial district, which deals with civil, juvenile, and noncapital criminal cases. The population is served by a District, Probate, magistrate, and Municipal Courts. There are three main locations where cases are heard: the County Courthouse, County Magistrate Court, and County Probate Courthouse.
Valencia County court records are documents from in-court proceedings, such as exhibits, judgments, pleadings, witness statements, and summons. Court records in the county are considered public information unless otherwise restricted. Interested parties may place their requests for court records with the County Clerk. These requests may be made in person, by mail, or in person. There are applicable fees, though, depending on how the request is done. Requesters must provide their phone numbers, email addresses, and a description of the court record they wish to access.
The Valencia County Clerk's office provides access to court records for the following case types
- Criminal cases
- Civil Cases
- Uncontested Probate Cases
- Family Cases
- Juvenile Cases
Record seekers may also obtain these documents by visiting the Thirteenth Judicial Court of New Mexico's official website. The platform offers an extensive lookup tool allowing individuals to access court records and related material such as pleas, schedules, judgments, and witness statements. It is convenient and accessible, allowing individuals to find court records efficiently. The County courts also have e-filing services so requesters can submit or retrieve court documents. Some sensitive information may be redacted or restricted, especially concerning privacy or an ongoing investigation, though most case documentation is deemed public information.
New Mexico also provides lookup links for various case types and services from jury service, and domestic violence forms to criminal cases. Users may search for cases on the portal by name, date of birth, location, or case number. These resources can assist record seekers in obtaining the information they need. User
