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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
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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 do i find an Inmate I.D. number?
What is his name, the facility is he in if you know, and if not what state is he in?…
What is his name, the facility is he in if you know, and if not what state is he in? We'll set up the account for you and let you know what it is ready to use.
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How can i find a inmates ID number?
We will try and find it for you.…
We will try and find it for you. What is their name and DOB if you have it. What facility are they in if you know, and if not what state are they in?
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How do i add a inmate?
Send us the inmate's name, ID number, DOB, the and the facility they are incarcerated in - we will set it up for you and notify you when it is synced to the…
Send us the inmate's name, ID number, DOB, the and the facility they are incarcerated in - we will set it up for you and notify you when it is synced to the services on InmateAid. If you are missing any of the information, send us some of it and we will research it for you.
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Where do I find a person's mugshot?
You might go to the website of the county sheriff where he was arrested.…
You might go to the website of the county sheriff where he was arrested. Not all of them post the mugshots, the booking agency is the "owner" of the mugshot and they may or may not elect to post it.
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how do i find out what my husbands inmate number is?
What facility is he in if you know, and if not what state is he in?…
What facility is he in if you know, and if not what state is he in? We'll find his ID number and set up the account for you and let you know what it is ready to use
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How do I find out if my love is in a fire camp the jail or reception ?
Send us their name and DOB, their ID number if you have it and we will find out for you.…
Send us their name and DOB, their ID number if you have it and we will find out for you.
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Can I use this service with an inmate in Monroe County Jail?
InmateAid's services are set up to work with each and every facility in the United States.…
InmateAid's services are set up to work with each and every facility in the United States. We are not in contract to do business, we consolidate all of the services available and put them in one place for your convenience. We will gladly explain how that works and send you a coupon for you to try out the photo service, just ask!
The inmate pages are created and maintained by the member/users of the site. All of the inmate data...
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How Do I Get an Inmate DOC Number to Write a Stranger?
State DOC websites do make inmate records publicly searchable, but they are designed as lookup tools for people who already know who they are searching for, not…
State DOC websites do make inmate records publicly searchable, but they are designed as lookup tools for people who already know who they are searching for, not as browsable directories. Publishing a full list of every inmate with their ID numbers attached would raise serious privacy and security concerns, which is why that kind of open roster does not exist.
If you already have a specific person in mind and just need their DOC number, InmateAid can help with that. Send...
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how do i locate an immigrant who has been arrested?
You need to know the state they are in to begin.…
You need to know the state they are in to begin. Most immigrant arrestees are held in ICE facilities. Click this [Immigration Detainee Locator](https://locator.ice.gov/odls/homePage.do) to locate them
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My fiance just got transferred to Arizona Prison. How can I get his info?
Please send us your inmate's information (name and DOB) and we will set it up for you.…
Please send us your inmate's information (name and DOB) and we will set it up for you. Once it is completed we will notify you that it is ready for use.
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My fiance doesn't show up in the records of this website, how do i find them?
What is your inmate's name and DOB?…
What is your inmate's name and DOB? What state are they inmate incarcerated in? This will help us locate them and create a profile for you to keep in contact with.
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How do I find a inmate in the Tennessee state department of corrections?
https://apps.tn.gov/foil-app/search.jsp…
https://apps.tn.gov/foil-app/search.jsp
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What would be the reason a inmate does not come up in the search field?
The InmateAid inmate pages are created and maintained by the member/users of the site.…
The InmateAid 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...
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How do I change the facility name on an InmateAid profile after they are transferred?
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.
Send us the new information on your inmate and we will change for you on their profile
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How can I tell if an inmate is still in federal prison?
check bop.gov…
check bop.gov
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