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The Daily Insight

How do I obtain a court document in New Mexico?

Author

Michael Gray

Updated on April 03, 2026

To submit an IPRA request, please click here or contact the Supreme Court Clerk directly by telephone at 505-827-4860, by mail at P.O. Box 848, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504, or by email at [email protected] Copies of court documents may be purchased for $0.15 per page at the Clerk’s Office.

How long does a felony stay on your record in New Mexico?

When can I apply?

Type of RecordWaiting Period
Misdemeanor aggravated battery or 4th degree felony convictions.Four years from end of sentence.
3rd degree felony convictions.Six years from end of sentence.
2nd degree felony convictions.Eight years from end of sentence.

What is entry of appearance?

An Entry of Appearance is a legal document that says that an attorney represents one party in a case. It is a representation to the court that an attorney represents one party or the other. You should never sign a legal document that you don’t fully understand.

What is a docket in New Mexico?

New Mexico Court Docket vs. Actual New Mexico Court Records A docket is what presents the components of a lawsuit out there, basically the agenda of the way a case will commence that is used by the court to keep pace with functions, hearings, and filings of the court case.

What is a docket in a lawsuit?

A docket is what presents the components of a lawsuit out there, basically the agenda of the way a case will commence that is used by the court to keep pace with functions, hearings, and filings of the court case.

How does the New Mexico Supreme Court work?

The New Mexico Supreme Court is the State’s highest court and final court of review (court of last resort). In addition to reviewing decisions of lower courts, the Supreme Court, as the head of the Judicial Branch of Government, has general administrative and supervisory authority over all State courts and attorney regulation.

Are court records public in New Mexico?

Court records in New Mexico are maintained in every jurisdiction as a matter of public record. Even so, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’re going to be immediately offered to everyone. Some kinds of court records include delicate or confidential information that may be limited to certain uses or only obtainable for a small charge to copy.