Inmate Search — Ask the Inmate
Finding out where someone is incarcerated is often the first and most urgent challenge families face after an arrest or transfer. The Bureau of Prisons maintains a free locator for federal inmates. Every state maintains its own inmate search tool. But knowing which system to search, how to use the locator correctly, and what to do when the search comes up empty requires guidance that most families do not have access to when they need it most. This section covers how to use the BOP inmate locator for federal inmates, how to find state inmates using DOC search tools, what to do when an inmate does not appear in any search system, why someone in transit may be temporarily unfindable, and how InmateAid's free inmate search can help locate a loved one across multiple systems simultaneously. The answers here are written for families searching in real time, often in crisis, who need accurate information fast. See also our sections on Inmate Transfer and General Prison Questions.
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what is his full name, DOB and the state where you think he might be?
Read moreHave you used the Georgia Department of Corrections inmate locator? Just click the link
Read moreSpecial visits or visits requiring special accommodations should be arranged prior to the visit. If you have made special arrangements with the unit, call prior to leaving to ensure that plans for your visit have been made and are in place. Special visits: Visitors traveling 250 miles or more in distance, one-way, as indicated by the Google Maps™ mileage guide at https://www.google.com/maps/. (Extended visits may be granted if time and space allows.) Prospective employers not on
Read moreYes. Federal inmate information is publicly available through the Bureau of Prisons inmate locator at bop.gov/inmateloc. Anyone can search for a federal inmate by name or register number without the inmate's knowledge or consent. The locator returns the inmate's current facility, projected release date, and other basic information. There is no requirement to identify yourself or have any relationship to the inmate to conduct a search. This is intentional. The federal system treats basic custody information as public record,
Read moreThere are three ways to search on InmateAid. One is locator of the jail you think they might be in (try the county where they were last). Our locator has over one million inmates but they are entered by members of the site. If no one set up a profile for your guy, then that database would not have his record. You can create his profile once you find him and use our services to stay connected. The
Read moreWhat state are they and what is their name, we will help you find them?
Read moreClerk of the Courts is where the lawyers go to get that information
Read moretry calling the facility. the people working there are just normal people doing their job. if you are nice and respectful they will tell you whatever information they are allowed to.
Read moreWhat state is he in? ...try vinelink.com first. If that is unsuccessful, email us his name and the state you think he's in
Read morehttp://worthcountysheriff.com/inmate-database/
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