New Mexico Mugshot Removal & Expungement Guide
How mugshot removal, expungement, and record sealing actually work under New Mexico law.
New Mexico does not currently have a statute requiring commercial mugshot websites to remove a photo on request. Removal here relies on direct negotiation with the publisher and search-engine de-indexing.
New Mexico's Criminal Record Expungement Act (NMSA 1978 § 29-3A-1 et seq.), created in 2019, established expungement in the state where none existed before — a genuinely significant reform, with waiting periods tiered by offense severity.
- Municipal ordinance or other misdemeanor: 2 years
- Misdemeanor aggravated battery or 4th-degree felony: 4 years
- 3rd-degree felony: 6 years
- 2nd-degree felony: 8 years
- 1st-degree felony: 10 years
Locate every copy of your mugshot online
New Mexico arrest records are commonly scraped and republished across multiple commercial aggregators.
Send a direct removal request to each publisher
Without a state mandate to lean on, a documented direct request is your starting point, not a guarantee.
Pursue search-engine de-indexing where a site won't cooperate
This is typically the more effective lever in New Mexico given the absence of a state removal law.
Pursue expungement under the 2019 Act where eligible
Clearing your record doesn't force a site to remove an already-published photo, but strengthens your position going forward.
We handle removal cases in New Mexico the same way we handle every case: locating every copy of your mugshot online, filing takedown requests within 72 hours, pursuing search-engine de-indexing where publishers won't cooperate, and monitoring afterward for reappearances. Every case starts with a free analysis, backed by a 100% money-back guarantee.
State law affects your legal options, but it doesn't determine which website is publishing your mugshot. See our site-by-site removal directory for site-specific removal steps once you know where your listing is.
This page is for general information only and is not legal advice. Laws summarized here are current as of publication but change frequently — consult a licensed attorney in your state before relying on them for your specific situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does New Mexico have a mugshot removal law?
No. New Mexico doesn't currently have a statute requiring commercial mugshot sites to remove a photo on request.
When did New Mexico get expungement?
New Mexico's Criminal Record Expungement Act was created in 2019, with most provisions effective January 1, 2020 — before that, the state had no general expungement process.
Will expungement remove my mugshot from a website?
Not automatically. Expungement restricts access to your official record; a mugshot site that already published your photo has no separate legal obligation to remove it.
How long does mugshot removal take in New Mexico?
Without a state law setting a deadline, timelines depend on the specific publisher. We typically file takedown requests within 72 hours and pursue de-indexing within about 5-7 days.
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