Check the county sheriff’s office inmate search
Check the local jail’s online inmate roster
Search the state department of corrections inmate locator
Contact the jail or sheriff’s office by phone
Use the person’s full legal name and date of birth if available
Search nearby county jails if the location is unknown
Check court records for recent arrests or custody status
Contact the arresting police department
Use a public records or inmate lookup service
Ask the person’s attorney, if known
Check federal inmate locator if the person may be in federal custody
Verify spelling variations and aliases
Confirm the facility’s visitation or mail rules before contacting them