Where do I send a complaint in New Mexico?

Institution Grievance Officer (Inmate Informal Complaint, form CD-150501.3). Rule: NMCD Policy CD-150500/150501, Inmate Grievances (reviewed 06/15/26).

What is the deadline to file a grievance in New Mexico?

Informal complaint within 5 working days of the incident. Formal grievance within 5 working days of the informal response (or after 10 working days with none).

How long does the New Mexico have to respond?

Informal: 5 working days. Formal: the Grievance Officer reports to the Warden within 15 working days; you get the decision within 5 working days of approval.

How do I request records in New Mexico?

NMSA 1978, § 14-2-8 (Inspection of Public Records Act). No later than 15 days after a written request; if not within 3 business days, the custodian must explain in writing.

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New Mexico at a glance

Problem	Office	Deadline to file	Response deadline
Time calculation review	Institution Grievance Officer (Inmate Informal Complaint, form CD-150501.3)	Informal complaint within 5 working days of the incident. Formal grievance within 5 working days of the informal response (or after 10 working days with none).	Informal: 5 working days. Formal: the Grievance Officer reports to the Warden within 15 working days; you get the decision within 5 working days of approval.
Credit (good time) dispute	Institution Grievance Officer (Inmate Informal Complaint, form CD-150501.3)	Informal complaint within 5 working days of the incident. Formal grievance within 5 working days of the informal response (or after 10 working days with none).	Informal: 5 working days. Formal: the Grievance Officer reports to the Warden within 15 working days; you get the decision within 5 working days of approval.
Medical request or complaint	Institution Grievance Officer (Inmate Informal Complaint, form CD-150501.3)	Informal complaint within 5 working days of the incident. Formal grievance within 5 working days of the informal response (or after 10 working days with none).	Informal: 5 working days. Formal: the Grievance Officer reports to the Warden within 15 working days; you get the decision within 5 working days of approval.
Visit or mail denial appeal	Institution Grievance Officer (Inmate Informal Complaint, form CD-150501.3)	Informal complaint within 5 working days of the incident. Formal grievance within 5 working days of the informal response (or after 10 working days with none).	Informal: 5 working days. Formal: the Grievance Officer reports to the Warden within 15 working days; you get the decision within 5 working days of approval.
Records request	The records custodian at the agency that keeps the record	No filing deadline in the statute.	No later than 15 days after a written request; if not within 3 business days, the custodian must explain in writing.
Parole file	Not published	Not published	Not published
Disability (ADA) accommodation	Institution Grievance Officer (Inmate Informal Complaint, form CD-150501.3)	Informal complaint within 5 working days of the incident. Formal grievance within 5 working days of the informal response (or after 10 working days with none).	Informal: 5 working days. Formal: the Grievance Officer reports to the Warden within 15 working days; you get the decision within 5 working days of approval.
Transfer or classification	Institution Grievance Officer (Inmate Informal Complaint, form CD-150501.3)	Informal complaint within 5 working days of the incident. Formal grievance within 5 working days of the informal response (or after 10 working days with none).	Informal: 5 working days. Formal: the Grievance Officer reports to the Warden within 15 working days; you get the decision within 5 working days of approval.

Grievance rule: NMCD Policy CD-150500/150501, Inmate Grievances (reviewed 06/15/26) (opens in new tab). Records: NMSA 1978, § 14-2-8 (Inspection of Public Records Act) (opens in new tab). Who files a grievance: The inmate.

Not legal advice. Rules change and facilities may add local steps; the official text controls. Missing a deadline can end a claim. Find free legal aid (LSC) (opens in new tab). Last checked 2026-10-20.

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