Use the county sheriff’s office inmate search
Check the state department of corrections inmate locator
Search the federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator
Call the local jail or prison directly
Search the court records for custody information
Use the inmate’s full legal name
Include date of birth if available
Search by booking number if known
Check the county where the arrest occurred
Check nearby counties and facilities
Use online public records databases
Contact the arresting police department
Ask the jail visitation or records unit
Verify spelling variations of the name
Search under aliases or maiden names
Check transfer records if the inmate was moved
Search both current and previous facilities
Use the state’s offender search portal
Look up probation or parole status if applicable
Confirm whether the person is in jail or prison