Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the New Mexico State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 575-387-2222, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Mora County Jail at 575-387-2222 to get it.
Phone: 575-387-2222
Physical Address:
State Road 518 Mile Post 29
Mora, NM 87732
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Mora 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 575-387-2222 for the information you are looking for. You can also lookup an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Mora County or any other county in New Mexico.
Mora County Jail Inmate Search
The Mora County Jail maintains an average of 18 offenders in custody on any given day. The Mora 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 Mora County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 360 offenders.
The following charts of Mora 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 Mora 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 Mora 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 Mora 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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Mora County does not have its own jail. People arrested who are required to be detained, are transferred to a neighboring jail Call 575-387-2222 to find the jail they are housed at.
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Mora County Jail for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Mora County Jail:
Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Mora County Jail at 575-387-2222.
Once an individual is booked at Mora County Jail in Mora, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 575-387-2222 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
For more details on the bail process in Mora County, New Mexico, visit the Mora County Jail Bail Page.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Mora County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mora County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-387-2222 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Mora County?
This facility, known as "Mora County Jail" is also known as Mora County Jail & Sheriff, Mora County Courthouse, Mora County Jail & Sheriff, New Mexico, Mora.
The Mora County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Mora County: Mora and Wagon Mound.
