LIVE ARCHIVE
UPDATED DAILY
Inmate Search Questions — 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.
- 5,528+ questions answered
- Former federal & state inmates
- Answered within 24 hours
- Always free
Recently Asked
Inmate Search
How to Find Information About Your Incarcerated Loved One
There are two different things you might be looking for here and both are findable. If you want to know what someone did to get incarcerated, an arrest...
Inmate Search
Are inmates on parole still on the inmate search at the jail
Yes, that can happen. In many cases, someone on parole may still appear in the system because parole is considered an extension of their original sentence,...
Inmate Search
How to Create a Personal InmateAid Account and Add Your Inmate
Creating a personal page on InmateAid is straightforward and you do not need to complete the entire setup before getting started. Begin by selecting a...
Inmate Search
Why Does InmateAid Show My Inmate at Leavenworth Instead of USP Tucson
If InmateAid is showing your inmate at a different facility than you expected, it is most likely because he has been transferred. The federal Bureau of...
More Questions
How do I find someone that was recently arrested
There are three ways to search on InmateAid.…
There 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 third way is to...
Read more
Answered by InmateAid advisors
Read full answer →
How do I find out which prison someone is in that's Free information to public
What state are they and what is their name, we will help you find them?…
What state are they and what is their name, we will help you find them?
Answered by InmateAid advisors
Read full answer →
How do I find out what someone was arrested for?
Clerk of the Courts is where the lawyers go to get that information…
Clerk of the Courts is where the lawyers go to get that information
Answered by InmateAid advisors
Read full answer →
How do I find out if someone is still in jail in union county ga.
try calling the facility.…
try 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.
Answered by InmateAid advisors
Read full answer →
Why can’t I find an inmate with their number
What state is he in?…
What state is he in? ...try vinelink.com first. If that is unsuccessful, email us his name and the state you think he's in
Answered by InmateAid advisors
Read full answer →
How do I look up the people just in Worth County Jail
http://worthcountysheriff.com/inmate-database/…
http://worthcountysheriff.com/inmate-database/
Answered by InmateAid advisors
Read full answer →
How to find an inmate ID number
You can DEFINITELY talk to her using an InmateAid Discount Phone number.…
You can DEFINITELY talk to her using an InmateAid Discount Phone number. In the meantime, the one of the best places to find ID number is vinelink.com
Answered by InmateAid advisors
Read full answer →
How do I find out information about an inmate at New Hampshire Hillsborough County
New Hampshire Hillsborough County Inmate Search…
New Hampshire Hillsborough County Inmate Search
Answered by InmateAid advisors
Read full answer →
Im trying to find an inmate number at the tdcj
TDCJ Inmate Search…
TDCJ Inmate Search
Answered by InmateAid advisors
Read full answer →
How can I find my inmates zone and bed to send mail?
Your inmate should know their zone and bed number.…
Your inmate should know their zone and bed number. You might try calling the facility and asking to speak to the unit team secretary, they will have this information for sure
Answered by InmateAid advisors
Read full answer →
How do I find out which PDC my fiance will be transferred to from county?
GDC - PDC Offender Look-up…
GDC - PDC Offender Look-up
Answered by InmateAid advisors
Read full answer →
Are inmates arrest charges available for free?
Most arrest records are not available without paying a small fee for the retrieval.…
Most arrest records are not available without paying a small fee for the retrieval.
Answered by InmateAid advisors
Read full answer →
How do I get an inmate ID number
try vinelink.com…
try vinelink.com
Answered by InmateAid advisors
Read full answer →
My boyfriend just turned himself into FPC Montgomery AL, help me find his ID number
He should be in the system, what is his name?…
He should be in the system, what is his name? We will set it up for you. If you have other questions about federal prison, especially the camp in Alabama, please ask us. He is in probably the best camp in the federal system.
Answered by InmateAid advisors
Read full answer →
How do u find a inmate in middle river regional jail but you dont know there inmate number
try vinelink.com…
try vinelink.com
Answered by InmateAid advisors
Read full answer →