Harding County Jail

Q: Does Harding County have bail?

Does Harding County have bail? In 2016, New Mexico voters approved a constitutional amendment to almost completely eliminate the cash bail system. The change was implemented to prevent low-risk offenders from remaining in jail before trial because they could not afford bail. Since this recent change in law, the Harding County judges are now able to deny bail in felony cases for the more “dangerous” accused. This in consequence keeps more, but not all people in jail without any option for pre-trial release. The arrested are either released on a personal recognizance bond or held based on a judge’s assessment of the danger they pose to the public. Very few are released on bail.

Q: What kind of bonds are accepted in Harding County?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Harding County? Cash bonds or personal recognizance bonds are recognized in Harding County.

Q: Who can set bail in Harding County?

Who can set bail in Harding County? Defendants are either released or held based on a judge’s assessment of the danger they pose to the public.

Q: When is bail set in Harding County New Mexico?

When is bail set in Harding County New Mexico? The determination to hold or release a defendant pretrial must be made within 3 days for those being held in a local detention center.

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Harding County Jail?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Harding County Jail? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Harding County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 575-673-2231. There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status. Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours. If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online. Harding County Jail Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Harding County?

What happens during booking in Harding County? After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Harding County for booking. Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

Q: What is the booking process like at the Harding County Jail?

What is the booking process like at the Harding County Jail? Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Harding County and other New Mexico and USA jurisdictions. If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse. It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

What kind of questions are asked during booking? The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs. What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member. Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Harding County Jail will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 575-673-2231 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Harding County Jail booking process take?

How long does the Harding County Jail booking process take? Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender. If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable. What happens after an offender is booked into the Harding County Jail? At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release. If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Harding County Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel. Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the Harding County Jail?

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To search for an inmate in the Harding County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 575-673-2231 for the information you are looking for. You can also lookup an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Harding County or any other county in New Mexico.

Harding County Jail Inmate Search

The Harding County Jail maintains an average of 8 offenders in custody on any given day. The Harding County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Harding County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 160 offenders.

The following charts of Harding County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Harding County Corrections Department, the state of New Mexico Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Harding County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Harding County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

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About the Harding County Jail

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Harding County Jail is located at 35 Pine Street in Mosquero, NM. Operated by the local sheriff, this holding facility offers a space for those who are arrested in the county and are being booked. This process will record a photograph, identifying features, the charges they are facing, details of arrest, a basic health history and assessments for medical or mental health emergencies. Phones are provided after breakfast and before the nightly lock down, to allow inmates to call and stay in contact with their friends and family who are not incarcerated. They are also permitted to have visits if they remain in the facility long enough, or after they are transferred to a larger facility. Any sentence that is over a year, that needs higher security, or is only one of several charges, will most often result in the transfer to a large nearby facility that has full services and more opportunities for rehabilitation. Phone calls within the Harding County Jail are either prepaid or collect to the receiver, and phone calls may be limited to 15 minutes at a time if needed.

Jail (Main): 575-673-2231
Court: 575-673-2301
Sheriff: 575-673-2231

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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What is the booking process for the Harding County Jail?

After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Harding County Jail for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.

The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.

These are the steps of booking someone into the Harding County Jail:

Personal identification.
Mugshot(s).
Questions about medical history, mental health, drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliations.
Possible DNA.
Full body search.
Property forfeiture.
Free phone call.

Booking can take as little as an hour, or up to 48 hours on a busy weekend or holiday evening, or if the offender is violent, wasted or generally uncooperative. If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 575-673-2231.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Harding County Jail

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in [county_extended}?

When an offender is arrested and brought to the Harding County Jail in Mosquero for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.

1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Harding County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail. Call 575-673-2231 to get the exact amount.

The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.

If can be paid by cash, money order or credit card.
It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Harding County.
It can be paid by using a residential property in the county as collateral.

For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Harding County New Mexico, check out the Harding County Jail Bail Page.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Harding County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Harding County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

35 Pine Street
Mosquero, NM 87733
575-673-2231

Visits are 30 minutes.
You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 575-673-2231 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 575-673-2231 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY	TIMES
SUNDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Harding County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-673-2231 for further assistance.

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Question 7

Remote Video Visitation

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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Harding County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Harding County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-673-2231 for further assistance.

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Question 8

Inmate Money Accounts

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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Harding County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Harding County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-673-2231 for further assistance.

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Question 9

Inmate Phone Contact

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Harding County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Harding County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-673-2231 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Harding County Jail, and what can I send them?

Harding County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Harding County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Harding County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Harding County Jail
35 Pine Street
Mosquero, New Mexico 87733

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Harding County Jail
35 Pine Street
Mosquero, New Mexico 87733

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Harding County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Harding County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Harding County Jail
35 Pine Street
Mosquero, New Mexico 87733

Harding County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Harding County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Harding County Jail:
Harding County Jail
35 Pine Street
Mosquero, New Mexico 87733

For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Harding County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-673-2231 for further assistance.

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Question 11

Inmate Commissary

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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Harding County Jail, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Harding County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-673-2231 for further assistance.

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Question 12

Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Harding County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Harding County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-673-2231 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

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Do Inmates in the Harding County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Harding County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-673-2231 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Are there photos of the Harding County Jail? What does it look like?

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Question 15

Other Jails Nearby

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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Harding County?

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