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Most documents in federal courts ? appellate, district, and bankruptcy ? are filed electronically, using a system called Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF). The media and public may view most filings found in this system via the Public Access to Court Electronic Records service, better known as PACER.

The Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) is a New Mexico state law that provides the public and media access to public information. The law requires open access to almost all public records in state and local government, with few exceptions.

Filing Motions A motion must be in writing and must specifically state the grounds for the motion and the relief sought. The party filing the motion (the ?movant?) must request concurrence of each party at least three working days before filing the motion.

New Mexico Public Criminal Records You can look up court cases by visiting the New Mexico Courts website and accessing the Case Lookup portal. You may also gain public access to a court's electronic records through the PACER database for the New Mexico District Court.

Yes, criminal records are public in New Mexico. The Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) allows the public to inspect all government documents, including criminal records. Therefore, potential employers, landlords, licensing bodies, and others may search for and see that someone has an N.M. criminal record.

Court records for the New Mexico Appellate Courts, District Courts, Magistrate Courts, Metropolitan Court, and Municipal Court are available online at the New Mexico Case Lookup. To request access to records prior to 1997, complete an online request here.