Bernalillo County Jail Roster
The main Bernalillo County inmate records channel is the MDC custody, arrest, and release web application. The county's MDC overview page links users to the Inmate Custody List and Inmate Release List. The visible terms identify the system as Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center's custody, arrest, and release pages. They warn that the data is for reference only, prohibit commercial use, and make users responsible for confirming accuracy.
Research could not inspect the full roster search form because the public app required a terms agreement and Cloudflare Turnstile challenge. That matters. The accurate Bernalillo County inmate records wording is that MDC provides official custody and release lists through a gated browser session. Do not assume exact search fields, booking photo display, charge labels, bond fields, or housing fields unless the live roster shows them in a normal browser.
Note: A missing roster result does not prove release. Check the release list, call MDC, and review state or federal locators when transfer is possible.
Use Bernalillo County Inmate Records
A careful Bernalillo County inmate records search starts with the local roster and then moves outward only when the facts support it. A person arrested by BCSO, APD, New Mexico State Police, or a city agency will usually be routed to MDC if held in adult local custody. A person sentenced to state prison moves into NMCD records. A federal or immigration case may require BOP, U.S. Marshals, or ICE information.
- Open the official MDC custody-list route from Bernalillo County or the direct custody-list URL.
- Complete the terms gate and browser challenge in a standard browser session.
- Search or browse with the controls the official roster provides, using full legal name and identifying details when available.
- Check the release list if the person was recently in custody but no longer appears on the current list.
- Call MDC at (505) 839-8700 for custody, bond, release, or notification routing when the online result is unclear.
- Use New Mexico Case Lookup for filed charges and court dates because booking allegations can change.
Bernalillo County Roster Fields
The field table below reflects what the research could verify from the MDC public gate. It does not invent hidden roster fields. If the roster interface gives a name search, booking number search, date filter, or facility filter after the challenge, use those live controls and then verify the match with MDC or court records.
| Field or Control | Type | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terms agreement / I Agree | Button after Turnstile | Yes before roster access | The button is rendered only after the browser challenge succeeds. |
| Cloudflare Turnstile | Anti-bot challenge | Yes | Prevents automated access and may block some browsers or networks. |
| Return URL | Hidden value | System | Returns the session to the custody-list path after verification. |
The terms gate is shown in the manifest image captured from the official app:
Open the official MDC custody-list terms page to begin the roster session.
The terms page explains why Bernalillo County inmate records from the roster should be treated as reference data and checked against the source office.
What Bernalillo County Inmate Records Show
The MDC roster profile could not be inspected behind the Turnstile gate, so the safest inmate-profile inventory is a verified-status table. Some county jail rosters show booking number, booking date, charges, bond, housing, and photo fields. Bernalillo County research did not verify those fields. Use the official roster to see what is currently displayed, then confirm material facts with MDC and New Mexico courts.
| Field or Item | What It Can Show | Research Status |
|---|---|---|
| Custody list | Current people held at MDC | County page links it; field details not inspectable. |
| Release list | People released from MDC | County page links it; visible retention period not found. |
| Arrest pages | Arrest information connected to MDC web pages | Terms page names custody, arrest, and release pages. |
| Booking photo | Possible booking photograph if the roster shows one | Unverified; do not promise public mugshots. |
| Charges and bond | Possible booking or release information | Verify through courts and MDC before relying on it. |
| Housing or status | Possible jail status or location detail | Confirm with MDC when needed. |
Bernalillo County Inmate Lookup Channels
A complete Bernalillo County inmate records search includes more than the roster. Use MDC for current local custody. Use New Mexico VINE for custody status and release notification. Use Bernalillo County IPRA or BCSO records for records not visible online. Use New Mexico courts for filed charges. Use NMCD, BOP, or ICE when the person may be outside county custody.
| Need | Where to Look | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Current MDC custody | MDC custody list and (505) 839-8700 | Local adult jail status and release questions |
| Release alerts | New Mexico VINE or (877) 551-8463 | Custody notification for victims and concerned parties |
| BCSO arrest reports | BCSO Administrative Services | Request form can be brought to BCSO or emailed to bcsorecords@bernco.gov |
| Sentenced state prisoner | NMCD Offender Search | State prison, probation, and parole records, not fresh jail bookings |
| Federal inmate | BOP Inmate Locator | Federal sentenced inmates from 1982 to present |
| Immigration detention | ICE ODLS | Adults in ICE custody or CBP custody longer than 48 hours |
BCSO records are a separate route from MDC custody records. The sheriff's records page is shown below:
Open BCSO Administrative Services for sheriff report request directions.
This route is useful for sheriff-generated reports, but jail custody questions still belong with MDC or Bernalillo County records custodians.
Bernalillo County Jail Contact
MDC is the adult jail facility for Bernalillo County inmate records. The official county location page identifies the facility address and phone. Administrative offices are listed as Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Intake and custody operations are jail functions, but the researched pages did not publish a separate public booking-counter schedule. Call before traveling for any records, property, money, or visit issue.
Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center
100 Deputy Dean Miera Dr. SW
Albuquerque, NM 87151
(505) 839-8700
Administrative offices: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department
400 Roma Ave NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 468-7100
Non-emergency: (505) 798-7000
Bernalillo County Booking Records
Booking begins after an arrest, warrant arrest, or court remand. Law enforcement may transport the person to MDC or to a processing point tied to court or prisoner transport. APD policy material refers to the Metropolitan Court basement, Prisoner Transport Center, and an MDC holding facility for certain court arrests, but those are processing points rather than public jail roster facilities. MDC is the adult jail destination for Bernalillo County public custody records.
New Mexico law requires booking facilities to collect biometric identifying information for specified arrests before release. That includes photographs, fingerprints, and palm prints. Intake also involves identity checks, property, medical and mental-health screening, classification, and housing decisions. A booking record is not the same thing as a court record. The court record begins when a complaint, information, indictment, warrant, or other filing opens a case in New Mexico courts.
Bernalillo County Jail Visitation
MDC uses official county pages for video visits, mail, money, care packages, and phone upgrades. Research located a remote video charge of $0.25 per minute and a 30-minute maximum from official county search material. Exact scheduling fields and on-site video rules were not captured, so visitors should use the official MDC video-visits page and vendor route before making plans.
| Visit Item | Known Detail | Source Note |
|---|---|---|
| Remote video charge | $0.25 per minute | Official MDC video-visits page snippet |
| Maximum remote length | 30 minutes | Official MDC video-visits page snippet |
| Scheduling | Use the official video-visits route and vendor portal | Exact fields not captured |
| Identification | Expect government-issued ID for official visits | Verify current rules before travel |
Bernalillo County Inmate Mail and Money
Bernalillo County changed MDC mail handling in 2025. The research says regular inmate mail now routes to an off-site Phoenix, Maryland address and is scanned by ViaPath Technologies before digital delivery. Physical print materials are no longer accepted under the 2025 announcement, while legal mail, internal education materials, and approved documents continue physically. Current inmate mail instructions should be checked before sending anything.
| Service | Verified Detail | Important Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Regular mail | Inmate name and inmate number, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131 | Use current MDC mail instructions before sending. |
| Physical print materials | No longer accepted under the 2025 county mail change | Legal and approved exceptions may differ. |
| Money deposits | MDC says it is not currently accepting inmate-money deposits at the facility | Use official money or care-package routes. |
| Phone account | ConnectNetwork lists AdvancePay phone service for MDC | Do not infer rates beyond official or vendor pages. |
Note: MDC and BCSO warn about scams. MDC says it does not control when an inmate is released and will never call asking for money to release an inmate.
Bernalillo County Sheriff App
The BernalilloCo Sheriff app is documented for anonymous tips, agency crime alerts, and agency web or social content. The app-store research did not document an inmate roster, mugshot gallery, warrant lookup, or records-request feature. Use the official roster, MDC phone line, VINE, BCSO WITS, and New Mexico courts for Bernalillo County inmate records and arrest-related checks.