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How long does it usually take for an inmate id to be issued?

The inmate ID numbers are issued at the time of the arrest.
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✓ Verified answer December 21,2019 · Inmate Search
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The inmate ID numbers are issued at the time of the arrest. That number follows them as long as they are locked up

Accepted Answer Date Created: December 21,2019
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About this answer: This response was prepared by InmateAid’s editorial team in consultation with former inmates who have direct experience with the federal correctional system. InmateAid has served families of the incarcerated since 2012. This is general information only — not legal advice. Last reviewed January 2020.