Curry County Detention Center Inmate Bail & Bonds
Curry County bail and bond: the Clovis jail on Mitchell Street
The Curry County Adult Detention Center at 801 Mitchell St., Clovis takes arrests from Clovis, Texico, Melrose, Grady and the area around Cannon Air Force Base. Phone 575-762-3810. Try the Curry County Inmate Search first.
How many people are in the Clovis jail?
About 170 on a typical day in fiscal 2025, out of 1,848 bookings that year. Most were waiting on court, not serving time (county page).
Do Clovis judges go by a bail chart?
They can't under state law (Rule 5-401, part E). Low-level arrests are often released on a written promise by jail staff, except charges such as DWI or domestic battery (Rule 6-408).
How soon will there be a hearing?
A judge checks probable cause within 48 hours of a warrantless arrest (Rule 6-203), and conditions follow within 3 days (Rule 5-401).
Is release free in Curry County?
For many people it is. The default is release on a promise or an unsecured bond. A judge who wants money must give written reasons and begin by offering a 10% deposit (Rule 5-401). Bondsmen need a state license (license check) and must return collateral when the case is over (NMSA 59A-51-13.1).
When can a judge hold someone without bail?
When a felony is charged, the state asks for it, and the judge finds at a hearing that no conditions would protect the public (N.M. Const.; Rule 5-409).
Where is the Clovis court?
Misdemeanor court meets at 221 Pile St., 575-762-3766 (court list). Felonies are tried in the Ninth Judicial District (NMSA 34-6-1).
Where is the public defender office?
Down the street at 800 Pile St., Suite A, 575-219-6323. Open 8 to 5, with applications taken until 4:30 (LOPD).
Where are Curry County teens held?
The county closed its juvenile center in 2020. Youth who must be held go to a contract center in Lovington, Las Cruces, Aztec or Albuquerque until they appear in district court (county page; NMSA 32A-2-13).
Where are federal cases from Cannon or Clovis heard?
In U.S. District Court; the Albuquerque clerk is 505-348-2000 (federal court).
Who confirms a bond amount?
Call the jail at 575-762-3810.
Curry County bail contacts
- Jail
- 801 Mitchell St., Clovis; 575-762-3810
- Magistrate court
- 575-762-3766
- Public defender
- 575-219-6323
- Inmate search
- Curry County Inmate Search
Depositing Money in an Inmate's Account so that they can Self Bail
Curry County Bail Bond Deposit
Curry County Detention Center uses a third-party, Inmate Canteen, to let you use a credit or debit card to deposit funds into an inmate's account so that they can pay their bail and get released after an arrest.
- To begin the process, first call the Curry County Detention Center at 575-762-3819 to get the exact amount needed to pay the bail.
- Next, go to Inmate Canteen, register and select this facility by first choosing New Mexico. Then you will select the inmate you want to deposit money for, then the amount.
- Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
There will be a delay between the time you deposit the money and when Inmate Canteen forwards it to the inmate's account, but the sooner you notify the inmate and the Curry County Detention Center, the quicker they will be released.
Curry County Detention Center
Address:
801 Mitchell Street
Clovis, NM 88101
Phone:
575-762-3819
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Curry County
What kind of bonds are accepted in Curry County?
Who can set bail in Curry County?
When is bail set in Curry County New Mexico?
Does Curry 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 Curry 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.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Curry County?
Cash bonds or personal recognizance bonds are recognized in Curry County.
Who can set bail in Curry County?
Defendants are either released or held based on a judge’s assessment of the danger they pose to the public.
When is bail set in Curry 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.
What is Bail?
Bail is what the arrested in Curry County must pay or do to stay out of jail until the first court appearance.
The agreement to bail acts as a promise that the arrested will return to court for court dates and trial. Bail usually refers to a dollar amount, but bail can also mean something that has to be done, or a condition such as reporting to an officer of the court, a curfew, restraining orders or attending a treatment program.
Bail is usually a significant enough amount of money and/or condition that the person will be negatively impacted and has incentive to return to court and not flee. A flight risk usually means that the person would flee the area, and not necessary that they are going to take an airplane.
If a judge in Curry County feels that the arrested will return to court for further proceedings, the arrested could be released under a conditional release without needing to pay bail money. This is called Released on Own Recognizance, or ROR.
Conditions for ROR might be to obey all court orders and laws, maintain contact with the lawyer, report changes in residence or have no contact with the victim. Family support will show the court that there are people who will make sure that the defendant makes it to court.
If the judge or bail schedule determines that the defendant would be a danger to the public if they were released, bail can be denied, and the person will be detained in the Curry County Detention Center until the case is resolved or goes to trial.
Bail can be denied if the defendant did not comply with bail conditions from a previous arrest. Bail is usually denied in cases of violent offenses.
What is the difference between Bail and Bond?
Bail and bond are used interchangeably to mean the same thing but technically, they are different. The bail is the amount to be paid and a bond is a signed document promising payment of the bail amount with certain conditions. Think of a bond as a loan to pay for the bail.
What are the different types of bonds in Curry County?
Cash bonds or personal recognizance bonds are recognized in New Mexico, and it is up to the judge to determine which bond will be accepted.
A professional bondsperson makes money, at least 10% of the bond amount by providing you with a “loan” called a bond. The percent that they charge is fixed by the state and cannot be negotiated. The defendant or surety does not get that 10% or more back even if the terms of the bail are met.
Since the bondsperson signed off, to be responsible that you show to court as your surety, they can send a bounty hunter to bring you to court if you flee. A bondsperson does not have to give you a bond if the defendant seems to be too much of a risk.
Ask the bondsperson to explain all the costs: percentage, fees or court fees. There is never a reason to rush through signing the paperwork with a bond company. Make sure that everything told to you is in writing and that you understand what you are signing. Ask questions, and if you feel rushed or don’t understand the contract with the bond company, you might want to call another one.
(There have been phone scams where a bond company calls and informs a person that their family member has been arrested and they ask for financial information. A bondsperson will not call asking for money without involvement of the arrested.)
Does Curry 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 Curry 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.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Curry County?
Cash bonds or personal recognizance bonds are recognized in Curry County.
Who can set bail in Curry County?
Defendants are either released or held based on a judge’s assessment of the danger they pose to the public.
When is bail set in Curry County?
The determination to hold or release a defendant pretrial must be made within 3 days for those being held in a local detention center.
Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Curry County New Mexico?
There is no bail, however, your attorney may request a second hearing to determine if a defendant is to be released.
In Curry County New Mexico, who can pay bail for me?
The person posting bail could be a relative or close friend, called a surety, because they are promising and taking responsibility that you will return to court to get their money back. The defendant can also pay bail.
Can bail be paid online in Curry County New Mexico?
Yes, New Mexico does offer online bail payment. Please contact the jail for specific information on how to pay bail: go to the Curry County Detention Center for more information about the jails in Curry County.
What options are there to pay bail in Curry County New Mexico?
If bail was set, refer to the information on payment:
Will I get all my bond money back in New Mexico?
If bail was set, refer to the information on payment:
Can I get bail or a bond with no money down in Curry County?
A cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond are bonds where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front however there might be court fees due.
If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court can send the sheriff’s department to arrest you.
Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible to make sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up. A surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.
What are the least expensive and affordable bail bonds in New Mexico?
The Curry County Detention Center or court in this jurisdiction can provide you with a list of approved and licensed bond companies, but they cannot recommend a specific company. You are not obligated to use the first company available and can call several companies to compare what kind of bonds that the bondsperson is willing to execute.
The percentage of bail that the bond company can charge is 10% and cannot be negotiated.