Check the local county sheriff’s office inmate search
Check the city or county jail booking roster
Search the local police department’s arrest or booking records
Use the county court case search or clerk of court website
Search the state department of corrections inmate locator
Call the jail or sheriff’s office directly
Contact the arresting police department’s records division
Check recent court dockets for new criminal cases
Search reputable local news reports
Ask the person directly if possible
Contact their attorney, if known
Use public records request procedures if online records are unavailable