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How to Look Up Someone in Doña Ana County Detention Center Using the Online Inmate Roster

Trying to confirm whether someone is currently in the Doña Ana County Detention Center? The county's online inmate roster is the fastest place to start.

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How to Look Up Someone in Doña Ana County Detention Center Using the Online Inmate Roster

Doña Ana County posts a public online inmate roster showing who's currently in custody. When the page was captured, it displayed a live count reading

Note: The roster is a live snapshot. Entries - and the “Current Inmates” number - can change quickly as people are booked or released.

The booking number is one of the most useful pieces of information on the roster. Each person listed has one displayed alongside their name - and it's the best way to distinguish between people who share similar names.

The roster breaks each person's name into separate fields: last name, first name, and middle name. That middle-name field can help you confirm you've got the right person - some entries include a middle name or initial, while others leave it blank.

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Each entry includes a booking date and time shown as a timestamp. If you're looking for someone recently arrested or transferred, this helps confirm you're viewing the right entry.

How to Look Up Someone in Doña Ana County Detention Center Using the Online Inmate Roster

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  • ✓ Match the booking number, if it’s shown for the person you’re looking at
  • ✓ Match the full name as listed (last, first, and the middle name field when present)
  • ✓ Compare the booking date/time to when you believe they were booked
  • ✓ Use the Sex column (M/F) as a supporting detail if you’re choosing between similar listings

Tip: Because the roster updates live, write down the booking number and the booking date/time once you find the entry you believe is correct.

Once you've found the person you're looking for, your next step depends on what you need. Visitation details, phone information, or release questions are typically handled through official county or facility contact channels. For public records, Doña Ana County's Legal/Risk Department has a public records coordinator who handles Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) requests.

  1. Use the county’s RecordBook IPRA portal - Doña Ana County accepts IPRA requests through its online portal called RecordBook.
  2. Submit your request online at https://www.donaana.gov/ipra - requests sent through the portal are treated as written public-records requests.

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