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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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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...
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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,...
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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...
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Why Does InmateAid Show My Inmate at Leavenworth Instead of USP Tucson
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where do I find a list of inmates housed at or in Tom Green Co jail?
Here is the [Tom Green County Jail Inmate Information](http://odysseypa.co.tom-green.tx.us/default.aspx) link…
Here is the [Tom Green County Jail Inmate Information](http://odysseypa.co.tom-green.tx.us/default.aspx) link
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How do i find an inmate in the TDCJ - Texas Department of Corrections
Since you did not give us their name we cannot help you other than offer the link for the [TDCJ Inmate…
Since you did not give us their name we cannot help you other than offer the link for the [TDCJ Inmate Locator](https://offender.tdcj.texas.gov/OffenderSearch/index.jsp)
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Do soon to be deported inmates have more than one ID number?
They might have an inmate number and an A-number (for alien) that is issued by Immigration…
They might have an inmate number and an A-number (for alien) that is issued by Immigration
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is there a website that i can get an inmates charges and stuff like that for free?
Some of the jurisdiction websites have the information posted and others do not.…
Some of the jurisdiction websites have the information posted and others do not. The websites that charge for the information are getting their data at a cost to them. If it were indeed "free", then the pay sites would not be in business at all.
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I'm trying to locate an inmate, please help
The inmate data is placed on the website by the member/users of InmateAid.…
The inmate data is placed on the website by the member/users of InmateAid. We only verify information upon request. If you have something specific regarding an inmate's whereabouts we would be happy to help you. Send us an email to aid@inmateaid.com with the inmate's name and where you think they might be - what state, and a last know location (institution) or anything else you have that might help us, help you.
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How do I get the inmates number?
Send us your inmate's name and the facility and state they are incarcerated in, we will help you locate your inmate's ID number…
Send us your inmate's name and the facility and state they are incarcerated in, we will help you locate your inmate's ID number
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How do I find a juveniles ID number?
You will have to contact the facility to get information on juvenile inmates.…
You will have to contact the facility to get information on juvenile inmates. They are prohibited from posting information on juvenile detainees
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Why can't I locate an inmate and get general information?
What is your inmate's name, their DOB and the state they are in?…
What is your inmate's name, their DOB and the state they are in? We will see what we can find.
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Can you help me locate an inmate in the Northwest JRCF?
We found two Anthony Perez but neither had an "E" as a middle initial.…
We found two Anthony Perez but neither had an "E" as a middle initial. Because this is a military base and the prisoners are soldiers, the standard inmate locators do not have the entire inmate roster available. You might try calling the facility itself (253-967-0058) and speak with the unit secretary for that information.
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We are trying to find someone detained somewhere in texas - Vinelink was no help
We are unable to locate him with the information provided.…
We are unable to locate him with the information provided. If he is not on Vinelink or the TDCJ Inmate Locator, our best advice is to try the [ICE Inmate Locator](https://locator.ice.gov/odls/homePage.do). This locator will require you to enter more fields of information which should narrow it down.
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How do I find out an inmates Arkansas DOC number?
[Arkansas DOC Inmate Locator](http://adc.arkansas.gov/inmate_info/index.php)…
[Arkansas DOC Inmate Locator](http://adc.arkansas.gov/inmate_info/index.php)
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How do I find out my husband's inmate number?
Please send us your inmate's information (name, state, dob, facility name) and we will find their inmate ID number and set it up for you.…
Please send us your inmate's information (name, state, dob, facility name) and we will find their inmate ID number and set it up for you. Once it is completed we will notify you that it is ready for use.
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How often are the inmate profiles updated in this system?
The inmate pages are created and maintained by the member/users of the site.…
The inmate pages are created and maintained by the member/users of the site. All of the inmate data is entered by the member/user of the site, not InmateAid. We do not monitor, verify or update the information unless requested by the member/user. When we are asked via email we definitely will help.
You can create the profile yourself and attach it to your account. Once the inmate information is set up, it will sync up to all the available services...
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What if the InmateAid Inmate Profile page is wrong?
The inmate pages are created and maintained by the member/users of the site.…
The inmate pages are created and maintained by the member/users of the site. All of the inmate data is entered by the member/user of the site, not InmateAid. We do not monitor, verify or update the information unless requested by the member/user.
You can create the profile yourself and attach it to your account. Once the inmate information is set up, it will sync up to all the available services that you might need to help your inmate get through this...
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How do i find out why my husband is in jail?
You can call the Clerk of the Court of the county where he was arrested.…
You can call the Clerk of the Court of the county where he was arrested. They will have all of the arrest information and court documents related to his case.
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