How Do I Find an Inmate Number if I Lost It?
My cousin is in Fort Dodge prison. I had his address and inmate # but ive lost it. How can i figure out or where can i find his inmate number and get in touch with him?
Chelsey Studer
VINELink.com is the fastest starting point for locating a lost inmate number.
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VINELink.com is the fastest starting point for locating a lost inmate number. Search by name and state to retrieve current custody information including facility and inmate ID. The Iowa Department of Corrections offender search at doc.iowa.gov is also a reliable resource for Fort Dodge.
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Accepted Answer Date Created: January 01,2017
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