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3,200+ jails, prisons & detention facilities nationwide.
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About the Network
The Inmate Network is built for families, legal professionals, and concerned citizens who need fast, accurate inmate information — without the runaround.
We search county jails, state prisons, and federal facilities nationwide. Records updated daily. Free to search.
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Arrest & Booking Records
- Full name, aliases, and known nicknames
- Date and time of arrest
- Arresting agency (city police, county sheriff, state patrol)
- Booking date and booking number
- Mugshot / booking photo (where available)
- Physical description — height, weight, DOB
- Arrest location and county
Why Choose Us
Helping Families Find Answers and Get Closure
The Inmate Network aggregates public records from thousands of facilities across the United States — giving you one place to search instead of dozens.
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Select your state to search county jails, city lockups, and state prison facilities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about searching inmate records.
Yes — searching our database is completely free. Simply enter a name, select a state, and access available public records at no cost.
Our records are refreshed daily from county jails, state departments of correction, and federal facilities. Recently arrested individuals typically appear within 24–48 hours of booking.
We are fully indexed in Ohio, California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Georgia, and Michigan. We are actively expanding to all 50 states — new states are added regularly.
Search results include booking records, mugshots (where available), charges filed, case numbers, court dates, facility location, custody status, and projected release date.
You can search at the state level and we will scan all counties within that state. If you need additional help locating someone, use our specialist request form and our team will assist you.
Yes. Our network includes Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) records in addition to state and county facilities.
If your search returns no results, our team of search specialists can conduct a manual search across additional databases. Submit a request using the form below and we will contact you within 15 minutes.
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