Check the official website of the local police department or sheriff’s office
Search the county court records portal
Use the state department of corrections inmate search tool
Visit the clerk of court’s office in person
Request records through the local law enforcement agency’s public records process
Search the state or county jail inmate lookup system
Use the FBI’s public resources if applicable
Check online public records databases
Search by full name, date of birth, and location
Verify the identity of the person before relying on the record
Review the record for charges, booking date, and case status
Contact the agency directly if the record is unclear or unavailable