FAQs

How long does it take to receive records?

• 3 Business Days for initial response with records or notification of extension for 15 days (from date of submittal).
• 30 day extension (from date of submittal) can be sent for broad or burdensome requests.

What is an IPRA?

• A request for “documents, photographs, recordings and other materials, that are used, created, received, maintained or held by or on behalf of any public body and relate to public business…”
• For full IPRA guidelines, please visit this link: NMDOJ-IPRA-Guide-Ninth-Edition

What are your fees?

• $1.00 for single-sided copies, $0.75 for double-sided copies, no charge for copies that are already digitized
• $5.00 for each 30 min of video & $0.32 for DVD, $3.50 for USB, no charge for emailed video

When did the Sheriff's Office begin recording with Body Worn Cameras?

• September of 2020

What is the retention schedule for Sheriff's records?

• Reports: 10 years
• Video: 180 days (with some exceptions-if changed by deputy)

How long does it take the Sheriff's Office to generate a report after the date of incident?

• 7-10 business days